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03 Aug 2026 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" was conducted by Surrey County Council located in Reigate, United Kingdom. This contract is part of the services category and specifically focuses on transport services for special needs students attending Philip Southcote School. The procurement stage has been completed with the final award made to Hughes Mini Services Ltd. The process used a limited procurement method due to the below-threshold nature of the competition. The contract period is from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, and the contract value is £444,717. Surrey County Council's contact point for this tender was Keith Baxter-Russell.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services within the educational sector. Companies with experience in providing specialised transport, especially those capable of accommodating wheelchair users and offering personnel trained in epilepsy awareness, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The "light touch" regime indicates a more flexible procurement approach, ideal for businesses offering specialised or bespoke services. Winning such contracts enhances reputation and expands a company's portfolio within public sector markets.

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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 3 pupils and PA in access 8 Note - One wheelchair - PA - needs to be trained in Epilepsy awareness, standard 999 call in case of emergency

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073169-2026
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
£444,717 £100K-£500K

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 Aug 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
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

HUGHES MINI SERVICES

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