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29 Jul 2026 at 23:18

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the awarding stage of the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" contract, located in Kingston upon Thames, UK. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and concerns the provision of transport for students from Frimley Green, Farnham, and surrounding areas to The Jigsaw (Cranleigh). The contract was awarded to Sprint Travel Ltd and requires a minibus with specific seating arrangements to ensure comfort and adequate space for travelling students. Key dates include the contract commencement on 2nd September 2026, and it will remain active until 31st July 2029. The procurement method used was a limited competition, applying a below-threshold process.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of meeting specialised transportation needs for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) students. SMEs such as Sprint Travel Ltd, which have specialised vehicles and the ability to provide personnel to engage positively with students and their families, would find themselves well-suited for such contracts. Participation in similar tenders could facilitate expansion through partnerships with public authorities, enhancing business profiles within this niche market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : The Jigsaw (Cranleigh) 2x students from Frimley Green / Frimley 1 x student from Farnham PA required who can engage with students and build good relationships with students and families Minibus required with 2 rows which can accommodate two passengers per row without sitting directly next to each other to give space for all travelling. Route to start on Wednesday 02nd September

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d711
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071944-2026
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
£23,917,500 £10M-£100M

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
2 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

SPRINT TRAVEL

Further Information

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