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14 Jul 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority for this procurement process is Surrey County Council, located in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom. The procurement concerns "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," with services required at Ingfield Manor, RH14 9AX. The industry category is transport services, specifically for client transport, with the first service route scheduled to start on 6th May 2026. This procurement has reached the Award stage, with Forge Mobility Services Limited identified as the supplier. The contract was awarded on 1st May 2026, and it is a limited competition procurement, reflecting a below-threshold process under a special "light touch" regime. The contract is valued at £5,605,286 and will run until 31st July 2027.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in providing accessible transport solutions that can accommodate specific equipment needs, like the MPV Medium vehicle requirement. Companies with expertise and resources in special needs transportation will find this contract beneficial for growth. Large-scale enterprises equipped to handle consistent weekday services and those capable of customizing transport arrangements based on unique client requirements, such as Surrey County Council's outlined needs, will be well-positioned to compete and succeed in similar future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Ingfield Manor - RH14 9AX Transport required Monday to Friday 1 x pupil from Dormansland, Lingfield PLEASE READ - Vehicle is MPV Medium - This is because the vehicle needs to be big enough to carry a crocodile walker which does fold up - but it is heavy - either in the boot or across the back seat Route to start on Wednesday 06/05/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066277-2026
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
£5,605,286 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 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

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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