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14 Jul 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Surrey County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Kingston upon Thames, has completed the procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream," focusing on transport services specifically for Copthorne Junior School. This procurement falls under the services category and is part of a special "light touch" regime. The contract involves transporting two pupils using one saloon car, and the related activities will be situated in Burstow, Copthorne. The procurement process used was limited competition, below threshold, with an award date of 14th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, with a gross value of £4,484,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport services for educational institutions or with expertise in client-specific transport logistics. Large-scale transport service providers like Forge Mobility Services Limited, which has been awarded the contract, stand to benefit from consistent revenue streams and an opportunity to establish or deepen relationships with local government bodies. Small to medium enterprises with the necessary capabilities can also leverage such contracts to establish credibility and expand their service portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream : Copthorne Junior School x2 pupils No PA x1 Saloon Car Burstow, Copthorne

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066030-2026
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
£4,484,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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

FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

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