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Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services

Surrey County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 12:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Jan 2026 at 13:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 09:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has concluded the procurement process for its Home to School transport services, which are designed to be sustainable, safe, and reliable for students across the county. The procurement used an open procedure, culminated with multiple contracts being awarded on 11 February 2026 following evaluations in February 2026. The contracts span three lots—Standard Transport Services, Enhanced Needs Transport Services, and Complex (Health) Transport Services—with a combined gross value of GBP 686,979,840. The awarded suppliers cover diverse areas of Surrey, specifically targeting regions UKJ25 and UKJ26, and the procurement cycle includes provisions for extensions until 2034.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the transport sector, as the evaluation criteria favoured price with a weight of 95% and quality at 5%. Services required range from standard transport for schools to specialised care transportation, accommodating students with special educational needs and complex health requirements. Vendors skilled in offering transport solutions that integrate advanced customer service, specialist knowledge, and potential health interventions stand to benefit. Enhanced customer service and the ability to respond to unique transport challenges for special needs education are key strengths that participating businesses can leverage. Successful involvement in this tender not only strengthens business presence in Surrey but also aligns them with a reputable local authority committed to student wellbeing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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.

Lot Information

Standard Transport Services

All types of vehicles as required per the list of "Scope of Passenger Transport Services" (further details can be found in Section 3 of the service specification - Appendix 1) to be commissioned from Saloon cars up to large coaches of 90 seats.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 4 years.

Enhanced Needs Transport Services

All types of vehicles as required per the list of "Scope of Passenger Transport Services" (further details can be found in Section 3 of the service specification - Appendix 1) to be commissioned from Saloon cars up to large coaches of 90 seats. * Routes carrying children with particularly complex special educational or behavioural needs including disabilities * Routes into specialist SEN Schools with challenging requirements * All or the majority of transport into a school * Entire specified geographical areas * An enhanced level of customer service due to special school or parental need The Councils have identified that there is a need for an enhanced level of specialist knowledge, experience and business operation in order to qualify to bid for Lot 2 work.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 4 years.

Complex (Health) Transport Services

All types of vehicles as required per the list of "Scope of Passenger Transport Services" (further details can be found in Section 3 of the service specification - Appendix 1) to be commissioned. - Clients that require basic health interventions and assistance including epilepsy, diabetes and other health needs that may necessitate the administration of medication and application of a care plan. These services may require additional training and insurance requirements - Clients that have complex health needs that will require support in regulated activity from a supplier that has the appropriate CQC Registration.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eac3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012351-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£595,200,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£560,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£560,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£560,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2026-01-26

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ22 East Sussex CC, TLJ25 West Surrey
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

24X7 (SURREY) LIMITED

AK CARZ LTD

ALLIANZ CARS LTD

AMK Chauffeur Drive Limited

BLUE STAR CARS LIMITED

BOYNTON CARS LTD

C & G CARS (GUILDFORD) LTD

DORKING TAXIS LIMITED

EAGLE CAB LIMITED

FALCON TRANSPORT LTD

FOXHILL TRANSFER LTD

GREENPLACE HEALTHCARE LTD

HUGHES MINI SERVICES LTD

IBEX CARS LIMITED

MILLENNIUM COACHES LIMITED

MM CARS (SERVICE) LTD

NA TAXIS LTD

OBENCARS LTD

PASSENGER TRANSPORT LTD

ROSEHILL CARS LTD

SMKL SERVICES LIMITED

STARCROSS TRADING LIMITED

SURREY EXPRESS TRANSPORT LTD

SWYFT EXECUTIVE LTD

Station Cars Hersham

XP CARS LIMITED

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