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16 Jul 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" tender, focused on providing specialised transport services for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The contract has been awarded to Courtesy Cars Redhill Ltd. The procurement adopts a limited competition method for projects below a specified threshold, following the "light touch" special regime. The contract covers services in the United Kingdom, specifically in areas like Great Bookham and Sevenoaks, with activities commencing on 4th September 2026 and concluding by 31st July 2027. The total contract value is GBP 3,759,643.

This tender opens significant growth opportunities for service providers in the transport industry, especially those focusing on niche markets like SEND transport services. SMEs with expertise in pupil transportation services will find this contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio in the public sector. Organisations specialising in efficient and safe transport solutions tailored to special needs would excel under such requirements, thereby capitalising on the scope and duration of this contract for sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : West Heath School 2 x Pupil2 0 x Passenger Assistant 1 x Saloon Car Great Bookham Sevenoaks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067171-2026
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
£3,759,643 £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
4 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

COURTESY CARS REDHILL

Further Information

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