Planning

Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) Services 2026 Phase 3A

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category, is in the planning stage of a procurement process entitled "Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) Services 2026 Phase 3A". This tender, focused on the transport industry excluding waste, aims to implement additional digital demand responsive transport services across Surrey. The procurement is set to officially commence on 1st November 2026 and will run until 31st October 2031. A formal communication regarding the tender is expected by 1st August 2026. The procurement process will adhere to the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those proficient in digital transformation and demand responsiveness. Companies that specialise in innovative transport solutions and have experience working with sub-central government bodies would be well-suited to participate. The five-year contract period offers substantial potential for long-term growth, allowing businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a strategic presence in the Surrey region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) Services 2026 Phase 3A

Notice Description

Additional Digital Demand Responsive Transport services across Surrey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047229-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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