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24 Jul 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" is associated with Surrey County Council, operating as a public authority from County Hall, Kingston upon Thames, UK. The process has recently reached the award and contract stage, having been completed on 24 July 2026. This contract offers specialised transport services for SEND pupils, covering routes from Camberley to Dorking, with a focus on providing trained passenger assistants adept in diabetes management. Spanning from 2026 to 2034, the contract has been established through a limited procurement method, tailored under a "lightTouch" regime for specific service needs, and holds a total value of £18.62 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in providing tailored services for special educational needs and disabilities. Companies like iConnectCar, the awarded supplier, that have expertise in transport logistics, care for vulnerable groups, and specific medical training capabilities are best positioned to compete. Given its focus on SEND transport and the specialised training required for passenger assistants, businesses that can offer comprehensive services within this niche will find opportunities for growth and development in line with the contract's requirements.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Leith Hill School 2 x Pupils 1 x Passenger Assistant 1 x Saloon Car Camberley Dorking Passenger Assistant required trained in Diabetes awareness and management of a hypoglycaemic episode (hypo.) Training to be provided by the diabetes specialist nurse.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d35a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070335-2026
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
£18,620,000 £10M-£100M

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

ICONNECTCAR

Further Information

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