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03 Aug 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND", awarded to Woking Community Transport. This public procurement falls under the transport services industry category, specifically catering to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The contract involves providing transport to Philip Southcote school for eight pupils using a 16-seater vehicle, starting from 1st September 2026 and running until 31st July 2028. The process used a limited procurement method, classed as below threshold with limited competition under the light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £10,984,286, was signed on 3rd August 2026, formalising Surrey County Council as the buying organisation for this initiative.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in tailored solutions for the education sector. Companies with expertise in vehicle provision and management, especially those accommodating special educational needs, would find this tender highly suitable. The partnership with Woking Community Transport, a small to medium-sized enterprise, demonstrates that SMEs can successfully compete in public tenders by showcasing niche capabilities and local expertise within Surrey and the broader South East region. This contract could pave the way for further opportunities in the transport sector, encouraging innovation in service delivery and vehicle adaptability for special needs.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : This is a route into Philip Southcote school for 8 pupils in non access (16 seater vehicle) - Equipment - 2x booster seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073147-2026
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
£10,984,286 £10M-£100M

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 2028 1-2 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
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

WOKING COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Further Information

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