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24 Jul 2026 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Surrey County Council for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" has reached the award and contract stages. The contract, valued at £4,376,571, involves services within the transport industry and covers locations such as Caterham, Whyteleafe, and Kenley, primarily for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport. The procurement method was limited, under a light-touch regime, and designed for below-threshold, limited competition. The contract was signed on 24th July 2026, with an active period starting from 1st September 2026 until 31st July 2027. The primary supplier awarded the contract is ROAD LINK GATWICK LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in Crawley.

This contract presents robust opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector looking to expand their operations into specialised services like SEND transport. Businesses with capabilities in managing medium-sized passenger vehicles equipped for students with Special Educational Needs would find this contract particularly advantageous. Moreover, sub-central government procurement from entities like Surrey County Council can pave the way for further collaborations in similar public service contracts, enabling sustained business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Aspire Learning (Croydon) From Caterham, Whyteleafe & Kenley 4 STUDENTS PA ON FOR HARMONY MPV MEDIUM

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070033-2026
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
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
£4,376,571 £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

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

ROAD LINK GATWICK

Further Information

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