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14 Jul 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Together for Children Sunderland Limited involves a complete provision for a minibus scheme, titled "TFC MINIBUS SCHEME - MINIBUS PROVISION AND HOME TO SCHOOL ROUTE OPERATOR". This project falls under the category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services and is intended to serve the Sunderland area in the UKC23 region. The procurement method was limited, reflecting a below-threshold limited competition process. The awarded contract has been actively running since 31st July 2026 and is set to continue until 30th July 2027, with the possibility of renewal at the discretion of Together for Children. The total gross value of the contract is £40,950. The contract's award notice was published on 14th July 2026, indicating the project's completion status in the awarding process.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport and vehicle maintenance sectors, especially those experienced in managing school transport routes. Companies like Education Plus NE Limited, classified as an SME, have successfully competed and secured the contract, emphasizing the suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector tenders. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses capable of adhering strictly to transport regulations and safety standards, offering a growth path in the public transport services domain.

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Notice Title

TFC MINIBUS SCHEME - MINIBUS PROVISION AND HOME TO SCHOOL ROUTE OPERATOR

Notice Description

Together for Children are offering the provision of a fully maintained vehicle to the 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cada
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066223-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION PLUS NE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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