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20 Jul 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, located in Kingston upon Thames, recently completed a contract for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," focusing on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) transportation services. The procurement, classified as a service under the transport services category, utilised a limited competition method, falling below the procurement threshold. The contract covers transport routes for students from Staines and Ashford to Manor Mead in Virginia Water, beginning on 3rd September 2026 and ending on 31st July 2028, with an estimated contract value totalling £6,621,500. The key award was concluded on 20th July 2026, marking the tender stage as complete.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth in the transport services industry, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in SEND transport solutions. Businesses offering medium-size multipurpose vehicles and familiar with local educational transport logistics are ideally positioned to benefit from contracts similar to this one. Surrey County Council’s focus on inclusive education transport underscores the demand for reliable service providers who can manage specialised transport needs, thereby opening avenues for businesses adept in handling tailored contracts.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Manor Mead - Virginia Water 2 x students from Staines 1 x student from Ashford MPV Medium as students in boosters / car seats- will be left with families by previous op No PA required Route to start on Thursday 03rd September 26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ced7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068246-2026
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
£6,621,500 £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

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

EAGLE CAB

Further Information

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