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.
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
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