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title: "SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles and Rutherford"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067eea"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles and Rutherford

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067eea

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## Summary

The London Borough of Croydon has issued an open tender for the provision of minibus services designed to transport children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to St Giles and Rutherford Schools. This public procurement process, titled "SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles and Rutherford," is valued at approximately £7.07 million and is in the tender stage, with the procurement process classified under services and falling above the threshold. The tender document outlines the contract as lasting seven years, starting from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2033. Interested suppliers should submit their proposals by 12:00 noon on 1st June 2026 via the Croydon Tenders portal, with an enquiry period ending on 20th May 2026. This tender is relevant to the transportation industry and covers road and taxi services based in the United Kingdom, particularly within the Croydon area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing non-scheduled passenger transport services, particularly those specialised in accommodating individuals with specific needs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly appealing due to its open procedure and the weighting criteria that focus not only on pricing but also on quality and social value. Companies looking to expand in the public sector, especially those with experience in service delivery for vulnerable groups, are well-positioned to potentially secure a long-term contract with a major local authority like the London Borough of Croydon. Furthermore, participating in this tender process can enhance a company’s credibility and expand its networking opportunities within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Croydon Council is looking for a supplier for to deliver minibus services for children/young people with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities for the SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles & Rutherfords schools. The service is for the provision of passenger transport services for vulnerable children, young people and adults for the London Borough of Croydon to St Giles and Rutherfords Schools for a 7-year contract period. This opportunity is available on the Croydon Tenders portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home

### Planning Information

This opportunity is available on the Croydon Tenders Portal. Please submit your response to the questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039952-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 15 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,070,000 |
| Lots value | £7,070,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI62 Croydon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 13:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039952-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 11:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032341-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039952-2026
  30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032341-2026
  9th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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