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14 Jul 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed its procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" project, targeted at providing specialised transportation services for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The procurement, classified under the transport services category, involved limited competition and was executed below the threshold. The contract was awarded to a single supplier, STL, with a total value of £5,367,321. The service covers transport from Therfield School, Leatherhead to Walton-On-Thames, commencing on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. Surrey County Council's headquarters are located in Kingston upon Thames, with Keith Baxter-Russell as the main contact point.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for providers within the transportation services industry. Large-scale businesses focusing on specialised transport for educational institutions will find this contract particularly beneficial. The commitment to the project, with a sizeable financial value and multi-year duration, offers stability and potential for sustained engagement with Surrey County Council. Additionally, companies experienced in catering to public authorities and adept at fulfilling specific requirements for SEND transportation will be best positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Therfield School (Leatherhead) From Walton-On-Thames 1 PUPIL NO PA SALOON

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066444-2026
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
£5,367,321 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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

STL

Further Information

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