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title: "Quotation for The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Quotation for The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28b9168f-4fcf-42f9-8470-cc0f7a80da45

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is overseeing an active tender for the "Quotation for The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport" under the industry category of services, specifically involving minibuses. This procurement process aims to secure a fully maintained vehicle for the transportation of over 1,250 children with special educational needs and disabilities between home and school. The assignment covers a contract period from 31st July 2026 to 30th July 2029, located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender stage currently ongoing. Interested parties have until 27th February 2026 at 17:00 to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for service providers, particularly those capable of maintaining and operating transport services within safety regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Successful bidders will secure a valuable, long-term contract offering steady business and the chance to expand operational capabilities in the education transport sector.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105a93ef-acd5-451e-813b-c7c88206db4a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105a93ef-acd5-451e-813b-c7c88206db4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105a93ef-acd5-451e-813b-c7c88206db4a
  16th February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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