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Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2026 at 17:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND", focusing on transport services within the education sector. This contract pertains to transporting students from Woking and West Byfleet to Sunnydown School in Caterham. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, under a 'below threshold - limited competition' approach, and falls within the light touch regime. Key dates include the contract signing on 25th July 2026, with the service period commencing on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The procurement's primary focus is on services in the transport industry, serving specific educational needs as reflected in the CPV classification: Transport services (excluding Waste transport). The contract's estimated value stands at £5,232,857 GBP.

This tender can significantly contribute to business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, given the project's focus within the educational sector. Companies like Tunsgate Cars Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that such opportunities are particularly suited for those with expertise in tailored transport logistics and services for educational needs. The limited competition procurement approach presents an opportunity for capable SMEs to leverage their specialised services and secure similar contracts by fulfilling specific logistical requirements of educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Sunnydown School (Caterham) From Woking & West Byfleet 2 STUDENTS PA SALOON

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070516-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£5,232,857 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

TUNSGATE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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