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Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2026 at 11:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" has been awarded by Surrey County Council, located at County Hall, Kingston upon Thames, UK. This tender falls within the transport services industry, particularly focusing on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) transport services. It relates to providing a saloon car service for students between Ash and Haywards Heath. The procurement was completed using a limited method under the light touch regime, finalised with the signing of the contract on 17th July 2026. The contract's active period runs from 7th September 2026 to 31st July 2027, with a contract value of £934,286 GBP. The procurement process has reached the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised transport solutions for educational or public sector clients. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to Zedcarz Limited, which was awarded the contract, may find such procurements advantageous for expansion and building a robust portfolio in public service transport. The focus on reliable SEND transport solutions necessitates expertise in handling sensitive transport needs, making it apt for businesses with experience in providing tailored client transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Farney Close 1 x Pupil 0 x Passenger Assistant 1 x Saloon Car Ash Haywards Heath

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067767-2026
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
£934,286 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

ZEDCARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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