Published date: 16 February 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 27 February 2026, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Minibuses - 34114400

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£19,320

Procurement reference

TfC-01

Published date

16 February 2026

Closing date

27 February 2026

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

31 July 2026

Contract end date

30 July 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


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.


How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

Kristine Goodliffe

Address

Civic Centre
SUNDERLAND
SR27DN
England

Email

kristine.goodliffe@sunderland.gov.uk