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16 Jul 2026 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Surrey County Council, located at County Hall, Kingston upon Thames, involved the provision of Client Transport Services for Heathermount School, specifically catering to SEND students from Brookwood, West End, and Windlesham, using a medium MPV with no personal assistant required. This initiative falls under the transport services industry category. The contract, identified as "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," was awarded to Charleys Taxis Limited, a Birmingham-based SME, following a limited procurement procedure due to its below-threshold valuation. The contract was signed on 16th July 2026, with services commencing from 7th September 2026, continuing until the end date of 31st July 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their regional footprint and service capabilities, particularly those offering bespoke solutions for special educational needs transport. Companies that demonstrate agility, reliability, and a capacity to adhere to specific route requirements and schedules are well-placed to collaborate in such public service projects. The light-touch procurement regime opens doors to small and medium-sized enterprises interested in developing partnerships with public authorities and promoting sustainable local business growth through reliable service delivery.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Heathermount School 1 x student from Brookwood 1 x student from West End 1 x student from Windlesham MPV Medium No PA required Route to start on Monday 07th September 26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067103-2026
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
£5,445,000 £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
7 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

CHARLEYS TAXIS

Further Information

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