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03 Aug 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has awarded the contract for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" to XPERT CARS. This procurement process, focused on transport services specifically for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), falls under the industry category of transport services. The location for the service provision spans areas such as Walton-on-Thames and New Malden in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was completed as of 3rd August 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2026, concluding by 31st July 2027. The procurement method was a limited competition, below threshold, aligning with a light-touch regime.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of accommodating special requirements such as trained passenger assistants in first aid and allergy awareness. SMEs like XPERT CARS, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, indicating potential for further growth within the transport sector catering to specialised client needs. Companies with a focus on or experience in SEND transport services are particularly well-positioned to leverage opportunities in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Blossom House 4 x Pupils 1 x Passenger Assistant 1 x MPV Large Walton-on-Thames New Malden PA to be trained in first aid and awareness of allergies with administration of Epipen. Epipen training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9mk5GrFAdc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073207-2026
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
£5,299,457 £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

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

XPERT CARS

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