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20 Jul 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has awarded the contract for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" to GALAXY CARS. This procurement process, under the industry category of transport services, is situated in Kingston upon Thames, UK, with the services provided around Woking. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract being active as of 20 July 2026. The transport services, necessary for a pupil requiring comfort and good communication, are planned from September 2026 until July 2034, following a limited procurement method due to the below threshold status and a light touch special regime. The total contract value amounts to £2,806,714 GBP.

This opportunity can catalyse business growth especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in transport services. The service requirement involves providing reliable, regular transport for SEND pupils which is crucial for specialised operators aiming at expanding their clientele in the public sector. Businesses with capabilities in secure transportation and customer-focused services would find this tender particularly suitable owing to the detailed specifications for adaptability and effective communication skills required for the role, aligning with Galaxy Cars' specialization within this sector.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : The Green Room School - SL4 5BU Transport required Mon to Fri in Saloon 1 x pupil from Ashford PLEASE READ: Pupil requires driver who will make them feel comfortable and have good communication Route to start in September 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068363-2026
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
£2,806,714 £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
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

GALAXY CARS

Further Information

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