---
title: "In borough bus transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a977"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# In borough bus transport

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a977

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "In borough bus transport" for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in-borough home-to-school travel assistance. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically education and training services (CPV 80000000). The planned project is set to commence on 1st April 2028 and conclude by 1st April 2029, with an associated contract value estimation of GBP 3,200,000 net of VAT. The notice indicates that communication regarding future notices is expected by 1st January 2028. The services will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, primarily focused on the UKI region, encompassing Waltham Forest and nearby areas.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and transport services tailored for children with special needs. Companies experienced in managing logistical operations and safely transporting SEND students from home to school can find this contract advantageous. Competitive participants could include established transport providers with a track record in such services or emerging businesses with innovative solutions to meet these requirements. The substantial contract value and extended contract period can provide a stable revenue stream and enhance business profiles, especially those aiming to strengthen their presence in the public sector or penetrate the educational transport market.

## Notice

Provision Of Special Educational Needs And Disabilities (Send) In-Borough Home To School Assistance With Travel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051069-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2028 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 1 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | WALTHAMSTOW |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 18:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051069-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051069-2026
  29th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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