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Award

24 Jul 2026 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for 'Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND: Sunnydown School (Caterham) from Redhill', under the procurement category of transport services. The contract, awarded on 24th July 2026 with a signing date of the same day, will commence on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029. This initiative is specifically targeted at Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport services, focusing on providing minibus or small vehicle services from Redhill for four students. The contract falls under the 'light touch' regime with a limited procurement method, implying a below-threshold and limited competition process. The contracting authority is Surrey County Council, based at County Hall, Kingston upon Thames.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local transport service providers, especially small and medium enterprises capable of fulfilling specialised transport needs. It is ideally suited for businesses with expertise in safe and reliable student transportation, particularly those experienced in serving schools or educational institutions. Winning such contracts can facilitate business growth by expanding service portfolio in the education sector and building a strong partnership with local government. Additionally, such projects can bolster a supplier's credentials in public sector tenders, potentially leading to further opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070071-2026
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
£9,044,000 £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 2029 2-3 years
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
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

COURTESY CARS REDHILL

Further Information

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