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SEND

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Surrey County Council, focuses on transport services under the procurement category of services. Specifically, the tender titled "SEND" pertains to the provision of transport services excluding waste transport, identified by the CPV code 60000000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to XPERT CARS, based in Epsom, UK, within region UKG13. The contract, valued at £5,896.14, was signed on 2nd March 2026, marking the award stage completion. Although one lot listed under the process was cancelled, the active award indicates successful contracting pertaining to other aspects of the tender. Surrey County Council, a regional or local authority recognised for serving general public services, steered this tender.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises capable of delivering transport services suitable for regional requirements. The open procurement method highlights inclusivity, enabling various firms to bid, as evidenced by eight bids received. Businesses focusing on quality attributes including client review, features, capability, and qualifications, alongside competitive pricing strategies, stand to benefit. Small to medium-sized enterprises, like XPERT CARS, which secured this contract, are particularly well-suited given their adaptability and focused service offerings. This tender exemplifies how local authorities can foster business expansion and competitiveness in the transport sector through comprehensive procurement processes.

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Notice Title

SEND

Notice Description

SEND

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066039
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018670-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,896 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 2DN
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XPERT CARS

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