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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has awarded a contract for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream", requiring minibus services capable of seating 10 passengers for routes to Imberhorne School from Newchapel to East Grinstead. The procurement, under the limited method, was awarded on 31st July 2026, with a contract period starting from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The main procurement category is services, specifically transport services, aligning with the CPV code 60000000. As a sub-central government public authority, Surrey County Council facilitated this process from their Kingston upon Thames location.

The contract awarded to St Joseph's Travels Ltd. presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport and logistical services. With a total contract value of £4,757,143, this venture encourages SMEs to engage in public sector projects, enhancing their portfolio and business growth prospects. Companies proficient in meeting stringent service requirements and capable of efficient route management will find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream : Minibus required to Imberhorne School. Does not need to be 16-seats, but must be able to seat 10 passengers Route will run with stops, not home pick-ups. Please see attached route information before submitting a bid Newchapel - East Grinstead

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d886
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072594-2026
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
£4,757,143 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20266 days 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ST JOSEPH’S TRAVELS

Further Information

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