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title: "C922I SEN School Transport + PA South Petherton - Dovecote School"
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# C922I SEN School Transport + PA South Petherton - Dovecote School

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9909b309-aab7-4bf9-82e0-754136fb002b

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "C922I SEN School Transport + PA South Petherton - Dovecote School" has been conducted by Somerset Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of transporting fewer than 10 persons, specifically focusing on school transport services. The procurement stage is at the "Award" stage, with the process recently completed and the contract awarded to JNC Travel. The contract is set to start from 6th October 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030. Although specific procurement method details were not provided, the tender involved services required for transporting pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties during school terms, Monday through Friday.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those equipped to handle special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) requirements. Companies with capabilities to provide vehicles fitting high back booster seats and seating for 6-8 passengers might find this contract particularly rewarding for business expansion, considering the long-term nature of the contract. While the suitability criteria did not specifically favour small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), any business with the requisite transport capacities in the region might consider similar opportunities for growth.

## Notice

SEND School Transport + PA: Monday - Friday term time only from South Petherton- Dovecote School Pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties. X1 High back booster seat required 6/8 seater required Please see attached order form

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0aaebd-6fb1-477f-a8e6-79196603dc8f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JNC TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0aaebd-6fb1-477f-a8e6-79196603dc8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0aaebd-6fb1-477f-a8e6-79196603dc8f
  3rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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