Tender

DW SCC Market Engagement for Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council is currently engaging in a market tender process for the provision of client-assisted passenger transport services, primarily focusing on Home to School transport services under the Education Act 1996. This active procurement stage is titled "DW SCC Market Engagement for Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services," classified under transport services excluding waste transport. The services will be initiated through an open procedure exceeding the threshold, providing lucrative incentives for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The tender process commenced on 13th June 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2025, with the contract period set to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029. Services will be widely delivered, including regions such as the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, throughout Europe, and beyond.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in road transport services and those capable of providing special-purpose road passenger transport. Surrey County Council aims to secure sustainable, safe, and reliable transport services that support educational attainment and student well-being, necessitating a competent provider who understands the importance of punctual and regular transport for eligible students. With a substantial contract value of GBP 243,333,332 on offer, businesses that can deliver secure funding support through competitive tendering might find a rewarding venture in this project. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service portfolios and build sustainable partnerships with public sector entities. Interested parties should leverage this open procedure engagement to showcase their expertise in delivering tailored transport services that suit Surrey County Council's objectives.

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Notice Title

DW SCC Market Engagement for Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

Surrey County Council is dedicated to providing sustainable, safe, secure, and reliable Home to School transport services that meet the needs of students across the county. In accordance with the Education Act 1996 and subsequent amendments, the Council ensures that eligible students have access to free or subsidized transport to and from school. The responsibility for providing Home to School transport services primarily lies with the local authority, especially for students who meet specific criteria such as distance from school, special educational needs, or disabilities. When these services require funding support, it becomes the Council's obligation to secure such services through a competitive tendering process. Home to School transport services funded by Surrey County Council are essential in ensuring that students can attend school regularly and punctually. These services help to promote educational attainment, reduce absenteeism, and support the well-being of students by providing a safe and reliable means of travel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3872151-477d-4c4a-851c-3cfe2351426e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac35aff-c2e4-4cd2-a125-4ecc88af263e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£243,333,332 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

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