Tender

SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles and Rutherford

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 13:08

Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has issued an open tender for the provision of minibus services designed to transport children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to St Giles and Rutherford Schools. This public procurement process, titled "SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles and Rutherford," is valued at approximately £7.07 million and is in the tender stage, with the procurement process classified under services and falling above the threshold. The tender document outlines the contract as lasting seven years, starting from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2033. Interested suppliers should submit their proposals by 12:00 noon on 1st June 2026 via the Croydon Tenders portal, with an enquiry period ending on 20th May 2026. This tender is relevant to the transportation industry and covers road and taxi services based in the United Kingdom, particularly within the Croydon area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing non-scheduled passenger transport services, particularly those specialised in accommodating individuals with specific needs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly appealing due to its open procedure and the weighting criteria that focus not only on pricing but also on quality and social value. Companies looking to expand in the public sector, especially those with experience in service delivery for vulnerable groups, are well-positioned to potentially secure a long-term contract with a major local authority like the London Borough of Croydon. Furthermore, participating in this tender process can enhance a company’s credibility and expand its networking opportunities within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles and Rutherford

Notice Description

Croydon Council is looking for a supplier for to deliver minibus services for children/young people with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities for the SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles & Rutherfords schools. The service is for the provision of passenger transport services for vulnerable children, young people and adults for the London Borough of Croydon to St Giles and Rutherfords Schools for a 7-year contract period. This opportunity is available on the Croydon Tenders portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home

Planning Information

This opportunity is available on the Croydon Tenders Portal. Please submit your response to the questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067eea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039952-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,070,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,070,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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