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title: "Home to School Transport Route POR 13"
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# Home to School Transport Route POR 13

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8b21e6b-1d08-42c0-9827-676bce3692b1

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Home to School Transport Route POR 13" contract, initiated by Sunderland City Council in the North East of England. This contract focuses on providing special educational needs (SEN) home-to-school transport services and falls under the taxi services industry category. The procurement method employed was a request for quotation, and the contract period spans from 4th September 2017 to 31st July 2020. The most recent award was published on 4th July 2019, with a total value of £70,200. Key contact for this procurement is Michelle Soppitt, who can be reached at michelle.soppitt@sunderland.gov.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in transportation services, particularly those equipped to handle the unique requirements of SEN students. Businesses engaged in taxi services, especially those familiar with the educational sector and capable of offering tailored transport solutions, would be well-suited to compete. The ongoing demand for effective home-to-school transport services ensures that providers in this sector can foster valuable partnerships and potentially expand their operations within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Provision of SEN Home to School Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/256c3125-fc9c-4b63-8d53-bc6c890ae818 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for Quotation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,510 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | LAKESIDE ASSOCIATION; STATION TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2019 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/256c3125-fc9c-4b63-8d53-bc6c890ae818
- 21 Feb 2018 at 17:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669cff0b-d28f-4a17-8a67-4dc9848a7a24
- 9 Feb 2018 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669cff0b-d28f-4a17-8a67-4dc9848a7a24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/256c3125-fc9c-4b63-8d53-bc6c890ae818
  28th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669cff0b-d28f-4a17-8a67-4dc9848a7a24
  9th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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