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13 Jul 2026 at 19:59

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has awarded a contract under the title "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" after a limited procurement method focused on below threshold and light-touch regimes. This procurement, classified under the transport services industry, was finalised on 26th June 2026, for services to be delivered continuously until 30th July 2027. The primary location of service is from Fetcham to Dorking, particular to clients requiring school transport five days a week. Key stakeholders included Surrey County Council as the procuring authority, with Mole Valley District Council as the supplier. The total contract value is £1,980,000. The award reflects the conclusion of the contract's procurement phase as of 13th July 2026.

This tender showcases opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing tailored client transport solutions. Small to medium enterprises with experience in managing special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) transport will find this contract beneficial to their portfolios. The engagement also allows for collaboration and potential growth within the local government service sector. The structured timeline and significant contract value offer financial stability and reinforce credentials for businesses focusing on strategic partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : 2 Passengers travelling into Merrywood House - Abinger Campus, Saloon, 5 days a week, Fetcham to Dorking Please note school times - 09:00 - 12:00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065858-2026
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
£1,980,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 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

MOLE VALLEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

Further Information

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