Scope
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £19,320 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2027
- Possible extension to 30 July 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
At the sole discretion of Together for Children
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
27 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Award criteria consists of 100% Quality Criteria
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED
- Companies House: 10085290
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTL-5468-NXNL
City Hall Floor 2
Sunderland
SR1 3AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government