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31 Jul 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND." The project, which falls under the transport services industry category, involves providing transport for students to Hinchley Wood School, located in Esher, Surrey. The contract, set to start on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st July 2029, with a gross value of £7,030,000, was awarded to JJ Cars. The procurement method used was limited competition, suited for projects below the threshold, and it adheres to the light touch regime. The process reached the awarding and contracting phase in July 2026, with the contract signed on 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those equipped to offer specialised client transport services. Companies interested in similar contracts should have capabilities suited for special educational needs transport (SEND) within Surrey and the surrounding areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like JJ Cars have proven successful in this sector, indicating potential growth opportunities for similar businesses that can meet the bespoke requirements of local councils. This contract underscores the importance of preparing for procurement processes that fall under restricted competition, enhancing competitiveness in tenders of this nature.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - Hinchley Wood School x 2 number of students No PA x1 Saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of students - x 1 Walton on Thames KT12, x 1 Cobham KT11 Location of school - Esher,KT10 0AQ

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d899
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072628-2026
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
£7,030,000 £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 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

JJ CARS

Further Information

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