Accepting bids
1of 3 published
Value open now
R$ 23.3Ksum of open tenders
Average estimated value
R$ 6.1Mper procurement
Buying agencies
1Taubaté
Updated with the latest publication of Oct 5, 2026 · official PNCP data.
How the Brazilian government buys school transportation
Student transportation routes, contracted per kilometer driven and detailed route by route in the tender notice (edital). It requires inspected vehicles, drivers with specific training, and an attendant on board in certain situations. It is a contract performed every day, with close oversight and penalties for routes not completed.
What the tender notice usually requires
- Vehicles approved in the Detran inspection (state traffic department)
- Driver with a school transportation course
- Passenger insurance
- Attendant on board when required
Typical activity code (CNAE): 49.24-8 (school transportation). Make sure the company's registered
business purpose covers the activity before bidding — an incompatible CNAE is grounds for disqualification.
How to prepare to bid in Taubaté (SP)
Follow new publications daily: between the notice and the bid deadline there are usually about eight business
days, and much of that time goes into gathering documents. Download the tender notice and the terms of reference
from each tender page, check the specification item by item and work out your minimum price before the bidding
phase — including taxes, freight, payment terms and the margin that makes the contract viable.
Micro and small businesses (ME/EPP) get preferential treatment under Brazilian law: a tie preference, extra time
to fix tax certificates and, in smaller purchases, exclusive participation. See the step-by-step guide
how to participate in a tender.
Frequently asked questions
How many school transportation tenders are open in Taubaté (SP)?
There are 1 school transportation tenders accepting bids in Taubaté (SP) right now, out of 3 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.
How much does the government spend on school transportation?
The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 6,056,808.85, and the tenders open in Taubaté (SP) add up to R$ 23,340.70. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.
Who buys school transportation in Taubaté (SP)?
1 different agencies have published procurements in this category: city governments, city councils, municipal health and education funds, and state and federal bodies. The agencies that buy the most are listed on this page.
What do I need to sell school transportation to the Brazilian government?
Besides the standard qualification documents (a CNPJ with a compatible activity code, federal, social security, labor, state and municipal clearance certificates, and financial statements), this category usually requires: Vehicles approved in the Detran inspection (state traffic department); Driver with a school transportation course; Passenger insurance; Attendant on board when required. The tender notice always has the final word.
Do I need to be based in Taubaté to bid?
No. Electronic tenders are open to companies from anywhere in the country, and Law 14,133/2021 prohibits requiring a local address as a condition to participate. In practice, freight, delivery time and local support affect the price — which is why regional suppliers are often competitive. Foreign companies should read how foreign companies can bid.
Tender notices are published in Portuguese, so descriptions appear as the agency wrote them.
Search with English or Portuguese keywords — common English terms are translated automatically.
New to Brazil? Start with how foreign companies can bid.