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23 Jul 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND". This service falls under the transport industry category and is primarily aimed at providing transport services for a pupil from Woking to Carshalton, with a saloon car designated for this route. The procurement followed a limited method, under the light-touch regime, and was held below the threshold with limited competition. The significant date associated with the contract includes the award and signing on 23rd July 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The total value of the contract is GBP 2,997,000.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of operating under sub-central government contracts. Companies like "Woking Cars", which has been awarded this contract, demonstrate the suitability for SMEs to engage in such contracts. The service is significant for businesses specialising in Student Transport services, especially those with adequate resources such as saloon cars for efficient service delivery. The nature of this contract supports the growth of smaller transport agencies aiming to expand their reach and operations within educational or specialised client transport services.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Wandle Valley School 1 x Pupil 0 x Passenger Assistant 1 x Saloon Car Woking Carshalton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069645-2026
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
£2,997,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
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Contact Phone
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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

WOKING CARS

Further Information

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