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27 Jul 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement of 'Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND,' focusing on providing specialised educational transport services. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, appropriate for below-threshold contracts, and involved light-touch regime conditions. This contract specifically covers areas such as Shere, Guildford, and New Malden and is categorised under transport services (excluding waste transport) with service provision set to commence on 1 September 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2027. The contract, valued at £3,615,429, has been awarded to 'iconnectcar,' marking a complete status for this procurement stage. The process adheres to legal stipulations per the UK legislation 2023/54.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the transport sector, particularly those specialising in educational and client transport services. Large enterprises with established logistical capabilities, such as 'iconnectcar,' would find such contracts beneficial for growth and service diversification. The detailed scheduling, reflecting specific travel days, suggests that businesses must be flexible and adept at managing tailored transport solutions. Thus, companies experienced in handling light-touch regime contracts and offering adaptable service provision structures stand in good stead to leverage such opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Blossom House 3 x Pupils 0 x Passenger Assistant 1 x Saloon Car Shere, Guildford New Malden Pupil from the post code (RH4 1PL) currently only travels on Fridays. Please ensure that your bid reflects this schedule.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d406
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070657-2026
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
£3,615,429 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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

ICONNECTCAR

Further Information

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