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24 Jul 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," focused on providing transport services to Sunnydown School in Caterham from various locations including Epsom and Banstead. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, and the service contract is valued at GBP 3,686,786. The procurement was conducted using a limited method under the "lightTouch" regime, indicating a competition below the threshold. The contract covers the period from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027, with an award date of 24th July 2026. The location for the contract performance is primarily the South East region of the UK, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those with expertise in specialised client transport. The awarded contract to ROAD LINK GATWICK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates that established transport service providers with capabilities to manage logistics for special educational needs might find such opportunities conducive to growth. Specifically, firms that can offer reliable multi-passenger vehicle services on a large scale, similar to the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in future tenders with similar requirements. Involvement in such contracts can not only provide significant revenue streams but also enhance a company's credentials in handling specialised transport services.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Sunnydown School (Caterham) From Epsom, Tadworth, Banstead & Coulsdon 6 STUDENTS NO PA MPV LARGE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070034-2026
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
£3,686,786 £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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

ROAD LINK GATWICK

Further Information

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