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03 Aug 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has recently concluded the public procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND", a contract primarily concerning school transport for students at St Matthew's CE Primary School, located in Redhill, RH1 1JF. This procurement falls under the Transport Services category, excluding waste transport. The contract, awarded through a limited competition methodology below the threshold, entered the award stage, and has now been completed. The procurement process began under the UK legal basis 2023/54, with the contract signing date occurring on 3rd August 2026, and operations set to commence on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st July 2029. The industry category is services, with the special regime identified as light touch.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, specifically those specialising in transport services for educational requirements, to expand their operations by participating in future similar procurements. Companies which focus on small to medium-sized transport services, like HERTS AND LONDON MINICABS LIMITED, are particularly poised to benefit, given the scale and nature of the contract. The success of such businesses in securing this kind of contract can significantly enhance their portfolio and visibility. Opportunities are especially ripe for businesses within the locality capable of meeting specific transport needs for special education services, enabling them further growth in providing tailored logistical solutions.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - St Matthew's CE Primary School x 2number of students No PA x1 Saloon passenger seats) Location of students - x1 Epsom, x 1 Tadworth Location of school - Redhill RH1 1JF

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073178-2026
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
£7,296,000 £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 2029 2-3 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
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Contact Phone
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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

HERTS AND LONDON MINICABS

Further Information

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