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IT Software Solution for Home to School Transport

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent award of the IT Software Solution for Home to School Transport project by Surrey County Council marks the completion of the procurement process. This selective procurement involved calling off from a framework agreement and was targeted at large-scale software package and information systems providers to support school transport operations in the South East of England. With the procurement stage reaching the award status, ACCESS UK LTD has been chosen to deliver the solution, valued at £453,000, with an active contract period starting on 18th April 2026 and concluding on 17th April 2034.

For businesses interested in IT solutions within the education sector, this tender highlights significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large enterprises specialising in software systems intended to streamline and manage complex logistical operations. While suitability was not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with a strong background in information systems and a capability for large-scale deployment are well-suited to entertain similar tenders. Engaging with such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio in providing innovative solutions contributing to public sector efficiencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Software Solution for Home to School Transport

Notice Description

Surrey County Council has a statutory duty to provide free of charge School Transport to eligible children. The Surrey School Travel and Assessment Team (SSTAT) use the Adam IT solution to manage the tendering and awarding of contracts to approved transport operators who provide school transport for SCC school children. The tendering platform provides the ability to advertise, onboard and communicate routes for tender to approved operators. The procurement platform is the way in which the operator pool is managed to achieve a competitive and compliant bidding process to award 'routes' to the winning operator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4519a992-7863-4454-9f6f-40fa3d05643a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£453,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£453,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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