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Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 09:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the award stage for its procurement titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," targeting transport services for a special education need (SEND) student from Lingfield to Merrywood House Independent Special School in Wallington. The procurement process falls under the services category within the transport industry, and it is covered by a special light-touch regime. The procurement method was limited, indicating a below-threshold competition. This contract spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The contract value is approximately £2,711,571 GBP. The contract was officially signed on 21st July 2026. The associated CPV code is 60000000, highlighting its focus on transport services.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those focusing on student transportation for special education needs. Companies experienced in providing reliable and safe transport solutions for educational institutions would find this contract beneficial for business growth due to its long-term nature. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Blue Arrow Gatwick, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to benefit from such limited competition opportunities due to their capacity to offer tailored, responsive services, thus enhancing their visibility and reputation in the public sector transport service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Merrywood House Independent Special School (Wallington) FROM LINGFIELD 1 STUDENT NO PA SALOON

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068558-2026
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
£2,711,571 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

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

BLUE ARROW GATWICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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