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Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 15:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" has been successfully completed by Surrey County Council, named as the buying organisation, located in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom. This process is categorised within the transport services industry and was conducted under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement involved a limited method due to its below-threshold competition. The main service required was the transportation of two pupils and a personal assistant to Freemantles Primary School starting from September 2026, utilising a medium-sized MPV equipped with high-back booster seats. The contract was awarded to Tunsgate Cars Ltd, and the agreements are set to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2028, with a total contract value of £8,987,143. The contract was signed on 29th July 2026.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in transport services that involve Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with suitable vehicle fleets and experience in handling SEND transport services are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts, which require adherence to specific equipment and service requirements. The limited competition approach highlights the value in aligning offerings to niche, specialised needs in public procurement, ensuring businesses that meet these criteria can gain competitive advantage and long-term engagement with local government bodies such as Surrey County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : This is a route into Freemantles Primary school for Sept26 2 Pupils and PA for harmony in MPV MEDIUM (7-8 Seater Vehicle) equipment - 2 x high back booster seats

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071866-2026
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
£8,987,143 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

TUNSGATE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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