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16 Jul 2026 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, located in Kingston upon Thames, is the contracting authority for the procurement process titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream". This tender, awarded in the transport services category, involves providing transport solutions for students attending Loxwood CP School, covering areas such as Cranleigh, Alfold, and Billingshurst. The procurement, which was completed through a limited method and categorised under the "light touch" regime, started on 16th July 2026, with a contracting period running from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2028. The project, with a total contract value of £5,691,857, was awarded to Traveline Transport Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in providing child transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in logistics and vehicle management could benefit greatly from such contracts. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in regional transport services within the UK, especially those providing tailored school transport solutions, find this an ideal project to leverage their growth potential. As the requirements include student transport across various locations, firms with robust operational capabilities in these areas could have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream : Loxwood CP School x4 Students No PA x1 Saloon Car Cranleigh, Alfold, Billingshurst

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067028-2026
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
£5,691,857 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks 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
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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

TRAVELINE TRANSPORT SERVICES

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