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14 Jul 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Surrey County Council for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" has successfully reached the contract award stage. The contracting authority, Surrey County Council, located at County Hall, Kingston upon Thames, has awarded the contract to School Run Ltd. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically within transport services excluding waste transport. The process was completed under a limited procurement method emphasizing below threshold and limited competition, and is aligned with the light touch special regime. The services will be provided between 14th May 2026 and 31st July 2028. This contract is valued at £6,356,429 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in transport services within the educational sector, such as those serving school transport needs. Given the limited competition procurement method, businesses that can offer specialized, cost-effective transport solutions could have a competitive edge. The contract also presents a substantial revenue opportunity over a multi-year period which might attract SMEs and larger firms alike, particularly those with a focus on servicing special educational needs. Companies aiming to establish or expand their presence within public sector contracts in the UK, particularly those with a focus on the South East region, would find this contract well-suited to their portfolio.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - Grand Union Praimry School Ballinger Way Northolt UB5 6GG x 1 number of students No PA x1 Saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of students - Staines Upon Thames TW18 4PT Location of school - Northolt UB5 6GG

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066393-2026
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
SME

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
£6,356,429 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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

SCHOOL RUN

Further Information

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