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Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2026 at 11:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" aimed at transporting students from Tadworth KT20 to Hinchley Wood's Cullum Centre at Esher KT10. This procurement falls under the services category and involved a limited competition method, specifically designed below threshold with a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded on 31st July 2026, and it is a significant undertaking planned to commence from 1st September 2026 until 31st July 2029. The contract's gross value amounts to £7,599,240 GBP with Wallington Cars and Couriers Ltd as the designated supplier, highlighting the important role of local businesses in servicing educational transport needs.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, especially those with capabilities to support special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) transport. Companies experienced in providing reliable, tailored transport solutions in the Surrey region would be well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts. As government initiatives underscore the critical importance of supporting local enterprise, entities with a track record in the efficient delivery of such services could see robust prospects for growth and expansion in public transportation sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - Hinchley Wood - Cullum Centre x 1 student No PA x1 Saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of students - Tadworth KT20 Location of school - Esher KT10

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072694-2026
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
Large

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
£7,599,240 £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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

WALLINGTON CARS AND COURIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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