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14 Jul 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" project, focusing on transportation for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The procuring authority is based in Kingston upon Thames, UK, with the contract covering services in South Godstone to Sutton, conducted five days a week. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services, and utilised a limited procurement method for below-threshold competition. The award was made to St Joseph’s Travels Ltd., a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Horley, UK. The contract, which became active on 29th June 2026, has a value of GBP 219,429 and is expected to conclude by 31st July 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in SEND transportation. Small to medium-sized enterprises that can offer competitive below-threshold service pricing will find opportunities in similar contracts. Given the specialised nature of SEND transport, businesses adept in delivering sensitive and reliable transport solutions will be well-equipped to meet the needs outlined by Surrey County Council. The procurement of these services supports steady business growth by securing long-term engagements with public authorities, ensuring a stable revenue stream over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : 1 Passenger travelling into The Limes College, Saloon, South Godstone to Sutton - 5 days a week

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066430-2026
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
£219,429 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 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
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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

ST JOSEPH’S TRAVELS

Further Information

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