---
title: "Home to School Transport (Buses)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069aff"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069aff.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
published: "2026-05-18"
---

# Home to School Transport (Buses)

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069aff

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is planning a procurement process for a "Home to School Transport (Buses)" service. This tender aims to provide Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport services for children and young people, utilising buses to and from educational institutions. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement method being a direct award. Key dates include a future notice on 1st July 2026, and the contract period is set to start on 3rd August 2026 and end on 2nd August 2028, with a potential extension up to 2nd August 2029. The value of the contract is estimated at £13,200,000. The procurement is classified under services within the transport industry, specifically focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver in the London region, UKI44.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services, including the hire of minibuses. The suitability criteria indicate a focus on accommodating small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive opportunity for such businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. Companies that can provide high-quality, reliable transport services for special-purpose road passenger transport will find this an excellent prospect for business development, with a guaranteed contract period that may also extend, offering further revenue opportunities beyond the initial terms.

## Notice

SEND buses transport service to take children/young people to and from their place of education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045362-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 12:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045362-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045362-2026
  18th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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