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24 Jul 2026 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by Surrey County Council, located in Kingston upon Thames, for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" project. This tender falls under the transport services industry category and pertains to providing specialised transport for Sunnydown School in Caterham, involving the transport of nine students from Redhill. The procurement method used is limited competition, classified as a below-threshold process, with an emphasis on the light-touch regime. The procurement process, which has been completed, culminated in the awarding of a contract worth £4,650,107, signed on 24th July 2026. This contract has a service period starting from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in student transport services, particularly those adept at accommodating special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With TUPE applied for the staff involved, businesses that are experienced in handling employment transfers in service contracts will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises, like Courtesy Cars Redhill Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that SMEs can effectively compete in such tailored service arrangements. The focus on localised transport services in the Redhill region provides further niche opportunities for service providers operating within or near this location.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Sunnydown School (Caterham) From Redhill 9 STUDENTS NO PA 16 SEATER MINIBUS **PLEASE NOTE THIS ROUTE HAS TUPE APPLIED FOR THE STAFF - PLEASE SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED**

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070074-2026
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
£4,650,107 £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
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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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