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title: "The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport Minibus Project"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport Minibus Project

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77617850-b9e8-44e1-a183-581e6884089e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport Minibus Project" is managed by Sunderland City Council, located in Sunderland, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the transport of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage currently documented is the award stage, with the contract being actively awarded on 12th June 2025. The contract period extends from 12th June 2025 to 11th June 2028. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, with a total contract value of £47,520.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that operate in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised transport services such as minibuses for SEND students. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary organisations can benefit from participating in similar tenders, as this project specifically indicates its suitability for SME and VCSE entities. The awarded supplier, Keep Active (NE) CIC, exemplifies the kind of community-focused, small-scale enterprise that can successfully engage in such public procurement opportunities to stimulate business growth.

## Notice

The provision of an operator to provide Home to School SEND transport routes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d0b44e-7a78-44d1-960b-5c1f641388ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,520 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEEP ACTIVE (NE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d0b44e-7a78-44d1-960b-5c1f641388ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d0b44e-7a78-44d1-960b-5c1f641388ca
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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