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title: "The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport Minibus"
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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

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc5421df-74a3-49bc-8eab-c4d9f85c3ea9

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of home-to-school SEND transport services using minibuses. This procurement, categorized under the services industry, took place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage with a direct award method. The contract period spans from 12th June 2025 to 11th June 2028, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 40,320. The tender process was specifically designed to include suitability for SMEs and VCSEs.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in SEND transport solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities. By aligning with the needs of Sunderland City Council and fulfilling the specific requirements of the contract, businesses can solidify their presence in the public transport sector and potentially expand their market influence in the region.

## 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/c2a7db0c-66f1-4cdd-9347-fcfa73088586 |
| 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 | £40,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,320 |
| 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 | SPRINGBOARD SUNDERLAND TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a7db0c-66f1-4cdd-9347-fcfa73088586

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a7db0c-66f1-4cdd-9347-fcfa73088586
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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