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13 Jul 2026 at 19:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Surrey County Council, pertains to the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" project. This contract involves providing transport services for a student to Green Dragon Primary School in Brentford, with the route commencing on 24th June 2026 and continuing until the end of the academic year. Classified under the services category, the tender was conducted through a limited competition, suitable for below-threshold procurement. The contract, valued at £259,000, was signed on 22nd June 2026, indicating its progression to the award stage, with Abbex cars appointed as the supplier. The procurement process falls under the light-touch regime, adhering to the legal framework provided by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in transport services. Businesses with experience in managing educational transport routes could find this contract promising, offering a stable project over an extended period. Given the compliance requirements and the focus on reliable transport solutions, companies with robust operational capabilities and a commitment to service quality are well-suited to compete. The consistent delivery schedule over several years supports business continuity and offers potential for establishing a lasting relationship with Surrey County Council.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Green Dragon Primary School- Brentford 1 x student from Stanwell Saloon vehicle, no PA required- car seat will be ordered in for winning op Route to start on Wednesday 24th June and run until the end of this academic year- 5 x days a week.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065828-2026
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
£259,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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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

ABBEX CARS

Further Information

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