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14 Jul 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council initiated a public procurement process titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream" aimed at delivering transport services for The Priory CofE School in Guildford and Dorking. The contract was awarded on 14th July 2026 and is now at the contract stage. The procurement falls under the transport services industry and involves providing transport for eight students using a large MPV. The contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with a total value of £12,692,000. This was carried out using a limited procurement method, below the threshold with limited competition, and applies the light-touch regime.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing school transport solutions. The awarded supplier, SM Cars, fits the profile of a small to medium enterprise (SME) and highlights the potential for similar-sized businesses to compete for such contracts. Companies with expertise in operating large multi-passenger vehicles and offering dependable child transport services across the Surrey region would find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth and reputation enhancement in the public sector transportation market.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream : The Priory CofE School x8 Students NO PA x1 Large MPV (8 passenger seats NOT including driver) Guildford, Dorking

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066398-2026
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
£12,692,000 £10M-£100M

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
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

SM CARS

Further Information

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