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14 Jul 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, a public authority in Kingston upon Thames, has completed the procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" contract. This tender focuses on transport services for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), involving routes from Banstead. The procurement process was categorised under transport services, excluding waste transport. The contract was finalised on 14th July 2026, and is set to run from 20th May 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement applied a limited method, specifically designed for below-threshold and limited competition scenarios, aligning with light-touch regime principles.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with the capability to provide tailored transportation for SEND clients. Companies like MM CARS, which was awarded the contract, are well-positioned due to their experience and operational capacity to handle such specialised demands. This procurement could appeal to businesses that have expertise in handling individual passenger needs and have the appropriate vehicle types, such as small MPVs. The substantial contract value of £5,930,714 provides ample scope for business growth and expansion within the transport services sector.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Clifton hill One SOLO passenger from Banstead PA required on this route MPV Small required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066334-2026
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
£5,930,714 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MM CARS

Further Information

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