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Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 12:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," with the contract now in the award stage. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport services for special needs students. Located in Kingston upon Thames, the contract entails the provision of a saloon vehicle for transporting a student from Shepperton to a high-needs school, starting on 3rd September 2026. The tender adopted a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, focusing on light-touch regimes. The contract was awarded to County Cabs Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, and it is valued at £7,965,714 GBP over its active period from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those that specialise in special needs transportation. Companies with a focus on providing tailored travel solutions for educational institutions stand to benefit. Small to medium-sized enterprises that can deliver consistent and secure transport services, alongside necessary personnel such as personal assistants, are well-positioned to seek similar contracts. This procurement highlights demand for reliable transport solutions, presenting growth potential for companies capable of meeting these specialised needs with high-quality service standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Manor Mead - Virginia Water 1 x student from Shepperton Saloon vehicle PA required- no medical needs but young student into high-needs school Route to start on Thursday 03rd September 26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ced4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068240-2026
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
£7,965,714 £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 2028 1-2 years
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
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

COUNTY CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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