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Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2026 at 20:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for the Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in South Croydon. The contract, valued at £7,274,857, was awarded to Courtesy Cars Redhill Ltd, a supplier classified as an SME. The contract involves providing transport services for one student using a specialised wheelchair and requires the presence of a trained personal assistant familiar with medical procedures such as gastrostomy feeding. This limited competition process falls under the 'Below threshold' category and follows a light touch regime. The service is set to commence on 18th May 2026, continuing possibly into the next academic year, with contract extensions expected to be confirmed by July 2026.

This tender creates opportunities for SMEs in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in medical and special needs transport services. With an increasing focus on specialised transport for educational institutions, businesses offering tailored transport solutions for SEND students can greatly benefit. Companies with expertise in handling medical equipment and providing trained personnel are well-suited to compete in this market, presenting opportunities to expand their client base and grow their service offerings. This contract underscores the need for specific skill sets, thereby opening up avenues for growth and fostering service differentiation in a niche but essential market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Rutherford School- South Croydon 1 x student from Ashted Access 8 required- student travel in Bansbach Easylift wheelchair. PA required- to be trained in administration of emergency meds and have understanding of a gastrostomy feeding tube which will be in situ in transport but the feed will not be turned on. NHS training with epilepsy nurse will be required. Route to start on Monday 18th May (as long as all training has been completed). Once tender has been awarded I will speak to Heidi in Contracts to get the NHS training set up. Care plans will be sent over with award paperwork and manifest. Please note- it is likely that this will continue into the next academic year and you will receive extension paperwork in July 26 to confirm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065864-2026
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
£7,274,857 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

Notice Documents

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