Planning

SEND & Social Care Transportation

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process entitled "SEND & Social Care Transportation," focusing on transport services primarily for special educational needs, social care, and additional services within Newcastle and surrounding regions. This procurement aims to provide taxi, minibus, and coach services for various community sectors, including home-to-school and care transport. Categorized under transport services, this process involves establishing a framework agreement, with projections to commence from 1st August 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2031. Potential vendors should anticipate a planned publication of further notices by 1st February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the service industry, particularly those specialising in passenger transport, accommodating vulnerable populations, and fulfilling framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability for such entities. Companies capable of providing reliable and flexible transport solutions tailored to the needs of council and social care services might find this contract highly beneficial for business growth, leveraging consistent demand and engagement with local government operations.

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Notice Title

SEND & Social Care Transportation

Notice Description

This procurement is expected to cover all of the Council's requirements for SEND and Social Care taxi, minibus and coach services. It will likely encompass Home to School, Home to care, College Transport, Transport for Older People, Looked After Children, People with Additional Needs, other Vulnerable People within Social Care and any other transport request as identified by the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039871-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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