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30 Jul 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the London Borough of Sutton, under the responsibility of Sutton, Achieving for Children and Kingston, has been completed. The tender was focused on transport services, excluding waste transport, classified under CPV code 60000000. This was executed as an open procedure, demonstrating transparency in the procurement method. The process was regional, set within the UKG13 area, with the award being made to St Joseph’s Travels Ltd. on 30th July 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 3,852.86, reflects the commitment to ensuring quality service provision with a consideration for price, as evidenced by the award criteria which heavily weighted both quality and price aspects.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs within the transport service sector looking to expand their portfolio by partnering with local authorities such as Sutton. The open procurement method and the emphasis on quality and competitive pricing create a conducive environment for businesses that can deliver high-quality transport services. Companies with expertise in regional transport operations, particularly those with capabilities in handling service contracts without the waste element, will find such tender opportunities promising for business growth. By engaging with these types of procurement opportunities, like-minded businesses can enhance their industry credibility and establish relationships with local governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

London Borough of Sutton

Notice Description

London Borough of Sutton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d788
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072151-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£3,852 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUTTON, ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN AND KINGSTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
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
TLG13 Warwickshire CC

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST JOSEPH’S TRAVELS

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