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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, located at County Hall, Kingston upon Thames, has completed the procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND." This tender falls under the services category, specifically transport services, and is part of the light-touch regime with a limited competition procurement method. The contract was awarded on 8th June 2026, covering the transportation of a student from Whyteleafe to the Big Hat Bush Camp in Chertsey, with the service running from 9th June to 31st July 2026. Despite being below the procurement threshold, the contract is valued at GBP 202,057. The procurement stage has moved past the award phase, with the contract now active.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in transport services. The award was secured by Optimum Cars Limited, a large company based in Surrey. Enterprises specialising in student transport and those that can offer reliable saloon vehicles for consistent pick-up and drop-off services would find such tenders beneficial for business expansion. Firms looking to engage with public authorities, particularly in providing specialised transport services for educational institutions, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Big Hat Bush Camp- 123 Almners Road, Lyne, Chertsey, KT16 0BH 1 x student from Whyteleafe Attends on a Tuesday and Thursday- drop off @ 09:45, pick up at 13:45. Saloon vehicle required. Route to start on Tuesday 09th June and will run for the remainder of this academic year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066368-2026
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
£202,057 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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

OPTIMUM CARS

Further Information

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