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30 Jul 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," specifically targeting transportation for a pupil at Burlington House School - Sixth Form in London. This contract, categorized under transport services excluding waste transport, pertains to the public authority sub-central government sector. The contract, officially awarded on 30th July 2026, starts on 1st September 2026 and ends on 31st July 2027, with a gross value of £2,245,371. The procurement used a limited method, falling below the threshold for more extensive competition, and was part of a light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the transport sector to expand their business by providing bespoke client transport services tailored for the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector. Businesses like small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess experience in specialized transport services would be well-suited to compete in such contracts. Additionally, given the specific requirements and limited competition nature of this procurement process, companies offering high-quality, reliable transport solutions while navigating the logistics of educational transport services can find this contract advantageous for growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : One pupil for Burlington House School - Sixth Form ( London ) No PA Saloon car Epsom London

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d76e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072114-2026
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
£2,245,371 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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

SONIC CARZ

Further Information

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