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title: "Looked After Children Taxi Route DON"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-03-20"
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# Looked After Children Taxi Route DON

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5fdcc11-3ea4-4290-8c2f-d2fb36add063

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council, seeking to provide home to school transport for looked after children through a tender titled "Looked After Children Taxi Route DON." This project falls under the taxi services industry category (CPV 60120000) and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract value set at £27,335. The tender period concluded on 23 February 2018, while the contract commenced on 12 March 2018 and is scheduled to end on 31 July 2019.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the taxi and transportation services sector, looking to expand their operational contracts with public authorities. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the suitability criteria indicate a preference for them. Companies that provide safe and reliable transport services for vulnerable demographics, such as children, would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

Provision of Home to School Transport for Looked After Children

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c96719e-6853-4fb1-bb4e-46970a71b88e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,335 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,335 |
| 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 | STATION TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c96719e-6853-4fb1-bb4e-46970a71b88e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c96719e-6853-4fb1-bb4e-46970a71b88e
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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