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Award

28 Jul 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has awarded a contract for 'Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND' to support transport services for a student attending Ashley Park Independent School. This procurement process, classified under the transport services industry, was in the 'Award' stage as of July 28, 2026, when the contract was signed. The service will commence on September 3, 2026, and is set to conclude by July 31, 2028. This limited procurement method, below threshold with limited competition, emphasises efficient delivery within specific localities in the United Kingdom, namely Walton-on-Thames and Guildford.

With a contract value of £4,480,714, this opportunity opens avenues for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those familiar with the light touch regime. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Guildford Cars, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the suitability for smaller businesses to engage in such projects. Businesses equipped to provide reliable, student-focused transport solutions and maintain compliance with educational transport standards would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their service portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Ashley Park Independent School x1 student No PA X1 Saloon (x4 passenger seats) Location of school: Walton-On-Thames Location of student: Guildford

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d538
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071211-2026
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
£4,480,714 £1M-£10M

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 2028 1-2 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
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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

GUILDFORD CARS

Further Information

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