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22 Jul 2026 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed a tender for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream," aimed at providing transport for students of the Three Rivers Academy located in Ashford, Sunbury-on-Thames, and Hersham. The procurement falls under the services category with an industry focus on transport services. The process was carried out using a limited procurement method, indicative of a below-threshold limited competition under a "light-touch" regime. The tender was awarded on 22nd July 2026, and the corresponding contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026, running through to 31st July 2029. The contract has been awarded to Sprint Transfers Ltd, based in Horley, confirming completion status for both the tender and related contracts.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those equipped to manage school transport operations. As a limited competition tender, it primarily appeals to small and medium enterprises capable of delivering specialised transport solutions within the region. Such procurement processes provide a platform for businesses to expand their market presence within the United Kingdom’s public sector, while fostering partnerships with local government entities like Surrey County Council.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream : Three Rivers Academy x3 Students No PA x1 Saloon Car Ashford, Sunbury-on-Thames, Hersham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d148
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069374-2026
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
£7,356,800 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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
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

SPRINT TRANSFERS

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