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16 Jul 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, located in Kingston upon Thames, has awarded a contract for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" to School Run Ltd. The contract, pertinent to the transport services industry, specifically caters to the transportation needs of one pupil at Lindon Bennett School (Hamworth site) using a saloon car. This procurement process, which has now reached the award and contract stage, was conducted using a limited procurement method classed as below threshold with limited competition, under the legal basis set by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was signed on 16 July 2026 and is set to commence from 1 September 2026, lasting until 31 July 2027. The contract's gross value is £2,069,357.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) transport, to explore potential future contracts with Surrey County Council. Companies similar to School Run Ltd, which is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), would be well-suited for such opportunities, especially if they have the capability to provide tailored transport solutions within limited competition settings. Businesses seeking to engage with public authorities and expand their service offerings to match the needs of local councils could find growth potential in similar forthcoming tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Lindon Bennett School (Hamworth site) Saloon car 1 x pupil

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067315-2026
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
£2,069,357 £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 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
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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

SCHOOL RUN

Further Information

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