Planning

Pre Engagement Marketing for SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles & Rutherfords

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 11:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon, acting as the buyer, has initiated a planning phase for a public procurement opportunity titled "Pre Engagement Marketing for SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles & Rutherfords." This contract involves the provision of non-scheduled passenger transport services for vulnerable children, young people, and adults to St Giles and Rutherfords Schools, located in Croydon, UK. As part of the planning stage, respondents are invited to engage through the Croydon Tenders Portal, with a submission deadline of 23rd April 2026. The contract spans a period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2033, and prospective suppliers are urged to register on the e-procurement portal to participate.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability for such organisations. With a gross contract value of £8,484,000, it can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and standing in the transport services sector. Companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those experienced in working with educational and governmental bodies, will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise and capacity. This contract will offer long-term engagement, benefiting providers with the ability to deliver consistent, reliable services over the seven-year duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Engagement Marketing for SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles & Rutherfords

Notice Description

Pre Engagement Marketing for SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles & Rutherfords Croydon Council is looking for a supplier 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. . To apply for this contract, you must have first registered on the council's e-procurement portal -https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/ .

Planning Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067eea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032341-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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