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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 10:24

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 12:57

Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services". This contract was focused on providing sustainable, safe, secure, and reliable Home to School transport services, vital for student commutes across the county. The procurement followed an open procedure, aligning with regulations set out by the Education Act 1996, to ensure eligible students have access to transport services either free or subsidised. The framework agreement, which runs until 2030 with possible extensions till 2034, involves three lots covering a range of transport services including standard, enhanced needs, and complex health-oriented transport services. The services are set to commence from 1 May 2026, with services covering regions within the United Kingdom, notably UKJ25 and UKJ26.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport, particularly those specialised in passenger services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger firms, can engage in a diverse set of transport service provisions. Companies that have experience with school transport systems or those equipped for routes requiring special educational needs (SEN) adaptations are especially positioned to benefit. Additionally, businesses providing enhanced and complex health support during transport can find growth prospects, as the tender includes specific routes and services that require these capabilities. For those in the Surrey areas and beyond, this contract opens pathways for service expansion and increased footprint within the public transport sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

Procurement 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

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 4 years.

Enhanced Needs Transport Services

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 4 years.

Complex (Health) Transport Services

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060df6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030167-2026
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
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-03-16

Notice Status

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

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
TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
45
Supplier Names

A.Z CARS WOKING LTD

A25 CARS LIMITED

AA MOBILITY SERVICES LIMITED

AHF PROSPER LTD

AI LUXE LIMITED

ANGEL CARS LIMITED

Alex Naughton Coaches

CAMBERLEY EXECUTIVE CARS LTD

CARLONE LIMITED

CRUISERS LIMITED

CSR SERVICES LTD

Destination Cars

ETS SURREY LTD

Edward Thomas and Son

FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES LIMITED

FSI SERVICE LIMITED

GASTONIA COACHES LIMITED

GATEWAY CARS (SURREY) LTD

GU CARS LTD

HERTS AND LONDON MINICABS LIMITED LIMITED

HOMESAFE TRANSPORT LTD

HORLEY CARS LIMITED

JEWEL CARS GATWICK LTD

K and M Cars

Karens Angels

LADYSAFE AND SONS LTD

MILLENNIUM COACHES LIMITED

MOVAR LIMITED

MOVR LIMITED

MP CARS (GUILDFORD) LTD

NA TAXIS LTD

NIVOSHAN UK LIMITED

OBENCARS LTD

OLD WOKING CARS LTD

OPTIMUM CARS LIMITED

RAO TRAVELS LTD

Reptons Coaches

SCHOOL RUN LTD

STREET CARS REDHILL LIMITED

SURREY CORPORATE TRAVEL LTD

SURREY HIRE & DRIVE LTD

SURREY TRANSPORTERS LIMITED

TSM PREMIER CARS LTD

Traveline Transport Services

YNR LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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