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10 Jul 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream" was conducted by Surrey County Council, a sub-central government authority based in Kingston upon Thames, UK. This contract, categorised under transport services, required a 22-seat coach serving Tillingbourne Jr School from Gomshall to Chilworth. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically designed for below-threshold and light-touch regimes. The tender concluded with an award on 10th July 2026, and the contract for this service will run from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027, valued at £9,157,500.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those equipped with mid-sized vehicle fleets suitable for school transportation. Businesses with a focus on educational transport services would find this procurement process advantageous, especially given the long-term nature covering over eight years. Given the limited competition procurement method, this tender is particularly suitable for established suppliers like Gastonia Coaches Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, thereby paving the way for future collaborations with public authorities such as Surrey County Council.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream : 22 seat coach required to Tillingbourne Jr School Gomshall - Chilworth

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c827
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064996-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,157,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GASTONIA COACHES

Further Information

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