---
title: "Provision of Home to School SEND Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06567a"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06567a"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06567a.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06567a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# Provision of Home to School SEND Transport

Buyer: TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06567a

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06567a)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06567a.json)

## Summary

Together for Children Sunderland Limited is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Home to School SEND Transport" service, focused on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This procurement process, classified under services, utilises an open competition method and is geared towards below-threshold contracts. The tender is based in Sunderland, United Kingdom, and involves providing transport assistance for over 1,250 children. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 27 February 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 31 July 2026 and may extend until 30 July 2029 at the discretion of the procuring entity.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those able to offer fully maintained vehicles and drivers that comply with safety standards. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this an inviting opportunity, given the suitabilities outlined. The procurement's focus on quality criteria allows well-prepared and dedicated vendors to demonstrate their expertise and reliability, fostering business growth through long-term partnerships with a reputable public authority. Engaging in this tender could significantly benefit transport companies involved in social care services, enhancing their market presence and contributing to community-focused initiatives.

## Notice

Together for Children has a statutory requirement to provide daily transport assistance for over 1,250 children from home to school settings. There has been a significant increase in the demand for this statutory service. Together for Children are offering the provision of a fully maintained vehicle to an operator. The operator will take on the responsibility for carrying out 1 morning and 1 afternoon Home to School Route as directed by the Transport Officer, in adherence to all relevant safety regulations and standards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the sole discretion of Together for Children

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014501-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,320 |
| Lots value | £19,320 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| 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 | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 16:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014501-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014501-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://open-uk.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06567a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06567a.json.