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Passenger Assistants Services for Home to School Transport

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council, operating under the classification of sub-central government authority, has completed a procurement process for "Passenger Assistants Services for Home to School Transport," with the contract finalised on 21st May 2026. The procurement, falling within the services category, was conducted below threshold through an unknown method. The supplier, Swindon Community Action Limited, will provide up to 16 passenger assistants in the UKK14 region, specifically Swindon, UK. The contract period is from 22nd April 2026 to 31st August 2026, with a gross amount value of £163,212. The award signals the conclusion of the contract stage, highlighting a successful procurement process in the services industry.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport and logistical services, particularly those focused on providing trained personnel for school transport assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing passenger safety and logistics might find this contract domain suitable for expansion. Given Swindon Borough Council's role as the buyer, businesses with a robust service offering in the Swindon area that can handle specific transport needs would be competitively placed to seize similar opportunities, enhancing their portfolio in the public sector services market.

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Notice Title

Passenger Assistants Services for Home to School Transport

Notice Description

Passenger Assistants Services for Home to School Transport, up to 16 Passenger Assistants

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ff3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047379-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,010 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWINDON COMMUNITY ACTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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