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16 Jul 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream" is managed by Surrey County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Kingston upon Thames, UK. This process falls under the 'services' category, specifically transport services (excluding waste transport), aimed at providing school transport for eight pupils in the Lingfield area. The procurement method employed was limited competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract, which has been awarded to Lingfield Minibuses, commenced on 1st September 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029. It was finalised and signed on 16th July 2026, with an estimated value of £18,240,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services industry, specifically those able to offer tailor-made student transport solutions. SMEs and large companies that specialise in operating minibuses will find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement involves a stable long-term contract with a reputable client, allowing businesses to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence. The limited competition method may offer an advantage to those capable of meeting specific local needs and addressing logistical requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream : Lingfield Primary School x8 pupils No PA x1 16-seat minibus Hurst Green, Blindley Heath, Newchapel, Lingfield

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067129-2026
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
£18,240,000 £10M-£100M

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 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
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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

LINGFIELD MINIBUSES

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