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Award

03 Aug 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the tender for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," focusing on transport services for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The procurement, managed by Keith Baxter-Russell, is centred in Reigate, UK, classified under a public authority - sub-central government. The procurement process involved a limited competition method, starting on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st July 2028, with the contract awarded on 3rd August 2026. The primary industry category is transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, under the procurement's light-touch regime.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, especially those with expertise in managing routes for special purposes, like SEND pupils. SMEs like Hughes Mini Services Ltd, the awarded supplier, highlighted the potential for businesses providing large MPV vehicles to secure contracts in niche markets with reduced competition thresholds. Enterprises with specialised transport capabilities and a focus on regional service areas may find similar contracts beneficial for sustainable business growth.

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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 for September 2026 This is 5 pupils in MPV Large (8 seater vehicle) No equipment needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073171-2026
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
£7,489,286 £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 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
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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