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Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2026 at 05:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Surrey County Council as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services, and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically Surrey (Reigate and other areas). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 3rd August 2026. Key details include the provision of specialised transport services over multiple locations, including Staines-Upon-Thames and Worcester Park, with services starting on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027. This tender was conducted under a limited competition procurement method, categorised as below threshold and light-touch regime, ensuring specific service requirements are met for special needs transport.

This tender presents numerous business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in transport services tailored for clients with special needs. Given the transport requirements specified, businesses equipped with suitable vehicles and the ability to provide consistent service across extended periods would find such tenders particularly beneficial. Businesses looking to enter or expand in the transport sector for educational or social care services would be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of Surrey County Council also provides an opportunity to build long-term relationships with local government entities, potentially leading to further contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Linden Bridge 1 x Pupil 1 x PA 1 x MPV Medium - Must have a sliding door, due to the student having difficulty transitioning Staines-Upon-Thames Worcester Park The student travels in a Houdini harness

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d977
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072964-2026
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
£5,232,857 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTY CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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