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title: "Children Social Care (LAC) Transport Route"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-01"
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# Children Social Care (LAC) Transport Route

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f48a7eae-6bb6-4de2-aaf4-1cf8effcd2c5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Children Social Care (LAC) Transport Route was conducted by Sunderland City Council, focusing on taxi services within the public sector. The contract, valued at £33,440, officially started on 3rd September 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2020. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender process having ended on 26th July 2018. This awarding is part of a service category targeting the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to cater to the needs of children in care. Contractors with experience in providing tailored transport solutions, compliance with appropriate safeguarding standards, and a proven track record in public sector engagements would be particularly well-placed to compete. The completion status of this contract indicates ongoing requirements within similar public procurement frameworks, suggesting potential for similar future contracts in this sector.

## Notice

Looked After Children Transport - awarded contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f529d05-b22d-4893-b70f-bfdf26abaf49 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,440 |
| 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 | LAKESIDE ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2018 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f529d05-b22d-4893-b70f-bfdf26abaf49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f529d05-b22d-4893-b70f-bfdf26abaf49
  1st October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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