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title: "Minibus Routes for Day Centre Transport - SCAS 2024 - 2027"
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# Minibus Routes for Day Centre Transport - SCAS 2024 - 2027

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34cd6d9f-8b12-4f01-af82-789ebdf0c016

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for Minibus Routes for Day Centre Transport for the period 2024-2027. With a total value of £12,285,000, the contract was awarded to Badger Minibus Hire, Compass Community Transport Ltd, and GL Minibuses. The procurement method used was Other, and the tender period ended on December 22, 2023. The contract will commence on March 1, 2024, and end on February 28, 2027. The procurement mainly falls under the services category.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, specifically those specialising in minibus hire and community transport services. Businesses interested in providing transport services to day centres in the Sunderland area should explore this opportunity. The Sunderland City Council as the buying organisation aims to enhance transportation services for its citizens, providing a chance for suitable businesses to expand their operations and contribute to the community’s welfare.

## Notice

Minibus Routes for Day Centre Transport: 2024 - 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b5058f9-1ca3-4979-a34a-f2a9c3742cee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,285,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| 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 | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BADGER MINIBUS HIRE; COMPASS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; GL MINIBUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2024 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b5058f9-1ca3-4979-a34a-f2a9c3742cee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b5058f9-1ca3-4979-a34a-f2a9c3742cee
  19th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

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