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20 Jul 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has awarded a contract for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" under a limited procurement method with below-threshold competition. This procurement is part of the special light-touch regime and falls under the transport services category. The service will be provided by the supplier "uk car service" and pertains to the transport of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from Guildford and Woking. The contract, valued at £4,634,000, begins on 3rd September 2026 and concludes on 31st July 2027, with the contract signed on the 20th of July 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medium multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) transport and those experienced in working with SEND students. Companies equipped to provide personnel trained in administering emergency medication, especially for conditions like epilepsy, can benefit greatly from such contracts. The opportunity is most suitable for SMEs specialising in niche transport services within the public sector across the United Kingdom, aiming to expand their market presence with governmental clients.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Meath School- Ottershaw 1 x student from Guildford 2 x students from Woking Medium MPV required PA- trained in administering emergency medication. 1 x Woking student has epilepsy. Route to start on Thursday 03rd September 26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cebb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068198-2026
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
£4,634,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 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
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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

UK CAR SERVICE

Further Information

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