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14 Jul 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the awarding stage of the procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" contract. This process involves the transportation of one pupil residing in the RH6 postcode area to Slindon College, located at Slindon House, Top Road, Slindon, Arundel, BN18 0RH, using a saloon vehicle. This limited procurement method under the "lightTouch" regime targets services and falls below the typical competition threshold. The contract commenced on 11th May 2026 and will end on 31st July 2027. Surrey County Council, positioned in Kingston upon Thames, acts as the buying organisation, with IBEX CARS, a large-scale supplier based in Horsham, being awarded the contract on 5th May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector that can offer specialised, reliable transport solutions, particularly those geared towards special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Companies with capabilities in managing bespoke transportation requirements and ensuring steady service over extended periods are perfectly positioned to benefit from such contracts. Notably, this contract indicates a demand for service providers in Surrey and nearby areas who can deliver under limited competition rules, opening avenues for growth and sectoral expansion.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : 1 pupil travelling to Slindon College in saloon vehicle. Pupil lives in RH6 postcode area. Slindon College: Slindon House, Top Road, Slindon, Arundel, BN18 0RH.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066322-2026
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
£4,714,857 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 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

IBEX CARS

Further Information

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