Provision of Home-to-School SEND Transport Minibus Services in Sunderland
Sunderland City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Home-to-School SEND Transport Minibus Services in Sunderland
Awarded 11 Jun 2025
Awarded11 Jun 2025
Value£40,320.00
SupplierSpringboard Sunderland Trust
AgencySunderland City Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 1y 7mo3y term, 47% elapsed
Awarded 11 June 2025Expires 10 June 2028
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Sunderland City Council awarded a contract to Springboard Sunderland Trust for the provision of an operator to deliver home-to-school transport routes for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) via minibus.
The contract is valued at £40,320.
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