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14 Jul 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND", which provides transportation services for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to Therfield School in Leatherhead, originating from Reigate, Tadworth, and Epsom Downs. The tender, identified as SA1363472, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The process was carried out under a limited competition procurement method, below the threshold, adhering to the 2023 UK Public General Act. The contract was awarded to ETS Surrey Ltd, a large supplier based in Horley, UKJ26 region. The contract, scheduled to start on 1st September 2026, and end by 31st July 2027, carries a gross value of GBP 2,735,357.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for large businesses in the transport sector, particularly those with expertise in providing specialized transport solutions for the education sector. Companies like ETS Surrey Ltd, which have resources and infrastructure to manage client transport services for special educational needs, can leverage their experience to bid successfully for similar contracts. The limited competition procurement approach favours businesses that can offer tailored solutions, meet regulatory standards, and engage efficiently with public authorities, allowing for a focused and competitive bidding environment.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Therfield School (Leatherhead) From Reigate/Tadworth/Epsom Downs 3 PUPILS NO PA MPV SMALL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066266-2026
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
£2,735,357 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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

ETS SURREY

Further Information

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