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SEND

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "SEND" within the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement utilised an open procedure under the tender initiation type, adhering to legal protocols such as Directive 2014/24/EU. The contract was assigned to Tunsgate Cars Ltd, located in Woking, UKG13 region, indicating active status as of 16 April 2026, when it was signed. Despite the completion and award of the contract, the related lot status was noted as cancelled. The primary procurement method was open, encouraging broader participation, supported by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). With regional authority Surrey County Council being the buying organisation, business users should be aware of the procurement opportunity being within the Surrey area.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses that provide transport services, particularly those specialising in specialised educational needs transport solutions. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and demonstrate quality in attributes, client reviews, features, capability, qualifications, and a custom metric will be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Although Tunsgate Cars Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured this contract, similar entities within the UKG13 region can anticipate uncovering future prospects for business growth and development through participation in similar procurements conducted by Surrey County Council, a regional authority keen on enhancing local service capabilities. Business users should look out for open procedure procurements like this to position themselves strategically in the growing transport services sector.

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Notice Title

SEND

Notice Description

SEND

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068410
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034636-2026
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
£68,382 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 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

TUNSGATE CARS

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