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28 Jul 2026 at 21:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Surrey County Council for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" contract, with the procurement stage now complete. This contract falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport, and targets special needs and disability (SEND) transportation for Upton Grange School. The procurement involved limited competition, operating below the threshold, under a light touch regime. The location is primarily around East Molesey and Walton-on-Thames. The awarded contract commenced on 4th September 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2029. The contract was signed on 28th July 2026, with a total value of £15,308,714 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised transport services, particularly those equipped to handle SEND requirements. Companies like County Cabs Limited, which won the award, exemplify SMEs that are well-suited for such tenders. Businesses experienced in providing tailored transport solutions accompanied by trained support personnel are well-positioned to leverage these opportunities. The client requirements for features such as asthma awareness training and provision of suitable car seats further suggest that businesses with expertise in custom transport services and necessary adaptations can find profitable engagements in such public sector tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Upton Grange School 1 x student from East Molesey 1 x student from Walton-on-Thames Small MPV PA required- will need to complete asthma awareness training before route starts in Sept Car seats will be required but these should have been left with families by previous operator Route to start on Friday 04th September

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071469-2026
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
£15,308,714 £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
4 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

COUNTY CABS

Further Information

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