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Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2026 at 07:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Surrey County Council, which has awarded a contract for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" to Wallington Cars and Couriers Ltd. This contract pertains to the transport services industry, specifically focusing on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) transport from Epsom and Worcester Park to Sunnydown School in Caterham. The contract, part of a light touch regime, was awarded following a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold competition. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027, with an overall value of £2,853,810. The procurement process was completed, with the contract signed on 24th July 2026, evidencing the timeliness and preparedness of the contracting authority.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those adept at handling student transportation for special educational needs. The focus on local transport routes offers growth prospects for service providers located in or near Surrey. Given the scale and nature of the contract, large transport firms capable of managing coordinated schedules without the requirement for additional passenger assistants would be well-suited to compete. The contract provides not only a consistent revenue stream over its duration but also the prestige of partnering with a major local authority, paving the way for similar opportunities in public contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Sunnydown School (Caterham) From Epsom & Worcester Park 4 STUDENTS NO PA MPV SMALL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d29e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069996-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

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
£2,853,810 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 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
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Contact Email
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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

WALLINGTON CARS AND COURIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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