Award

Provision of Scholars Season Tickets

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 13:04

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 15:32

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process details the Surrey County Council's acquisition of Scholars season tickets, awarded to South Western Railway Limited. This endeavour is categorised under transport services and has been awarded through a direct procurement method due to the exclusive rights held by South Western Railway. The contract, valued at £500,000 with a possible extension, encompasses services between regions UKJ25 and UKJ26 in the United Kingdom. The process was completed on 9th January 2026, following a signature on 29th December 2025. The contract period runs from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with a maximum extension until 31st December 2027, emphasizing cost-effective travel solutions for eligible schoolchildren.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large transport service providers, particularly those with exclusive logistical capabilities and established franchises in rail networks. Businesses adept at managing large-scale operations and capable of providing cost-efficient, value-for-money solutions in public transport sectors will find this procurement beneficial for growth. The focus on value and exclusivity underscores the need for potential contractors to innovate in service delivery while aligning with Surrey County Council's cost-effectiveness and operational reliability objectives.

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Notice Title

Provision of Scholars Season Tickets

Notice Description

This requirement is for the purchase of Scholars season tickets. The rail tickets purchased are for children that are eligible for travel assistance to travel to school. The Scholars season tickets are only issued when these are the most cost-effective option of all travel options available and where they deliver value for money in comparison to alternative means of transport such as taxis, coaches or shared minibus services.

Procurement Information

There is only one provider for this service which is South Western Railway (SWR). SWR are a franchise holder for the local rail network and provide the ticketing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001848-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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