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13 Jul 2026 at 20:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was undertaken by Surrey County Council for the project titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND." This contract falls under the transport services industry category and involves providing specialised student transportation. Located in Kingston upon Thames, the starting point for the service is Horley, with the destination being Leatherhead. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract awarded on the 21st of May 2026 and services commencing on the 1st of June 2026 through to the 31st of July 2026. The procurement method used was 'limited,' signifying reduced competition due to the contract being below the threshold, and classified under a "lightTouch" regime. The procurement was guided by the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector specialising in tailored transport solutions. With a contract value of £11,384,750, it allows the successful entity to secure an extended term of guaranteed service provision until 2034. Courtesy Cars Redhill Ltd, a SME based in Redhill, was awarded this contract, underscoring its suitability for businesses able to deliver customised, secure transport services, specifically for clients requiring additional care and support. Companies in the transport sector with capabilities in meeting special educational needs and willingness to conduct comprehensive risk assessments can find lucrative openings in similar tenders by closely collaborating with local councils.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Fox Grove School x1 student x1 MPV Medium (7 passenger seats) x1 PA to support behaviour. Please note, this student was previously wearing a houdini harness, however the current operator is trailing a seat belt clip. A new risk assessment to use the seat belt clip will need to be submitted to your contract manager for review. Location of student: Horley Location of school: Leatherhead Start date: Monday 1st June 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065862-2026
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
£11,384,750 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 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

COURTESY CARS REDHILL

Further Information

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