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24 Jul 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has recently awarded a contract for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND", focusing on transport solutions for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from Reigate & Redhill to Sunnydown in Caterham. This procurement falls under the services category with a specific emphasis on limited competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract, valued at £2,319,107, begins on 1st September 2026 and concludes on 31st July 2027. Located in the Kingston upon Thames region, this award marks the completion stage of the procurement process, alongside an active contract status. The process employed a light-touch regime under the procurement method according to UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those experienced in providing specialised transport services. Companies similar to Courtesy Cars Redhill Ltd, the awarded SME, which demonstrates capabilities in patient and specialised transport, could find this type of contract beneficial for scaling their operations. The emphasis on serving specific needs in a detailed regional plan makes it ideal for firms aiming to establish or expand their presence within the public sector, fostering business development through consistent governmental partnerships.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Sunnydown (Caterham) From Reigate & Redhill 4 PUPILS NO PA MPV SMALL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070067-2026
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
£2,319,107 £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

COURTESY CARS REDHILL

Further Information

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