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28 Jul 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed a procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," aimed at providing transport services between Tadworth and Redhill to Walton-on-Thames. This service will cater to two students attending Ashley Park Independent School through a tailored transport arrangement. The procurement, under the category of transport services, followed a limited competition method below the threshold under a light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 28th July 2026 and is set to commence on 3rd September 2026, lasting until 31st July 2029, with a gross value of £15,019,714.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capacity to manage SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) transport requirements. Ideal candidates would be organisations experienced in providing specialised passenger transport services and can offer flexible solutions to meet the specific needs outlined in the contract. Businesses looking to expand in the education and transport sectors could leverage this contract as a way to build their portfolio and increase their market presence within the UK region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Ashley Park Independent School x2 students (Please note, one student travels Mon - Fri AM & PM and x1 student travels Mon - Thurs PM only. Please reflect this in your costings) x1 PA for harmony to be reviewed each academic year x1 Saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of school: Walton-on-Thames Location of students: Tadworth & Redhill

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d523
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071163-2026
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
£15,019,714 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 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
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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

ROAD LINK GATWICK

Further Information

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