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03 Aug 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," conducted by Surrey County Council, has reached its award stage as of 3rd August 2026. This initiative falls within the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport, and is designed to serve the South East region of England, particularly around Reigate and Hazelmere. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, below threshold, indicating a restricted pool of competition. The contract, valued at £9,473,214, is intended to facilitate client transport services, accommodating special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from 4th September 2026, to 31st July 2029, reflecting a substantial commitment to the community's transport infrastructure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle special educational needs transportation. Firms with experience in managing regular scheduled routes and equipped with the necessary transport provisions, like car seats or boosters, will find this contract align with their services. The successful supplier for this contract, "iconnectcar," is a large-scale operation, suggesting that similarly scaled businesses with a focus on regional transport services and the capability to cater to specific client needs would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in this sector. This initiative reinforces local economic growth by enabling specialised companies to engage in long-term, stable service provision.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Lift Wishmore - GU24 8NS Transport required Mon to Fri in a Saloon 1 x pupil from Hazelmere - may need a car seat/booster Route to start Fri 04/09/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073366-2026
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
Large

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
£9,473,214 £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
4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

ICONNECTCAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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