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13 Jul 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" has been overseen by Surrey County Council, located in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage and was completed with a contract signed on 13th July 2026. The service involves providing transport services for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from Heathermount School, Ascot. The contract will commence on 7th September 2026 and run until 31st July 2028, with a total value of £7,920,000. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, suitable for projects below the threshold for full competition.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for growth given its scope and value, particularly benefiting SME-sized businesses specialising in transport services. Businesses like Charleys Taxis Limited, which secured the contract, demonstrate how such procurements can strengthen their foothold in the public sector market by providing essential services in the education transport franchise. Companies with expertise in passenger transport, particularly for SEND, can leverage such tenders to solidify and expand their operations while partnering with local authorities to deliver critical community services.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Heathermount School- Ascot 3 x students from Ashford 1 x student from Egham MPV Medium No PA required Route to start on Monday 07th Sept due to inset days

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c95f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065538-2026
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
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
£7,920,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARLEYS TAXIS

Further Information

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