Tender

Provision of Home to School SEND Transport

TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 16:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Together for Children Sunderland Limited is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Home to School SEND Transport" service, focused on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This procurement process, classified under services, utilises an open competition method and is geared towards below-threshold contracts. The tender is based in Sunderland, United Kingdom, and involves providing transport assistance for over 1,250 children. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 27 February 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 31 July 2026 and may extend until 30 July 2029 at the discretion of the procuring entity.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those able to offer fully maintained vehicles and drivers that comply with safety standards. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this an inviting opportunity, given the suitabilities outlined. The procurement's focus on quality criteria allows well-prepared and dedicated vendors to demonstrate their expertise and reliability, fostering business growth through long-term partnerships with a reputable public authority. Engaging in this tender could significantly benefit transport companies involved in social care services, enhancing their market presence and contributing to community-focused initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Home to School SEND Transport

Notice Description

Together for Children has a statutory requirement to provide daily transport assistance for over 1,250 children from home to school settings. There has been a significant increase in the demand for this statutory service. Together for Children are offering the provision of a fully maintained vehicle to an operator. The operator will take on the responsibility for carrying out 1 morning and 1 afternoon Home to School Route as directed by the Transport Officer, in adherence to all relevant safety regulations and standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the sole discretion of Together for Children

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06567a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014501-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
£19,320 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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