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Award

03 Aug 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Surrey County Council, located in Reigate, aimed at acquiring "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND." This tender falls within the services category, specifically for transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement, conducted under a "Below threshold - limited competition" method, involved a light touch regulatory regime and is relevant to public authorities operating at sub-central government levels. The contract was awarded on 3rd August 2026 and will span from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2028, with a total value of £4,942,929 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) delivering transport services, especially for those equipped with saloon cars as described in the contract requirements. Companies that specialise in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) transport services and are aiming to strengthen their public sector portfolio could find this contract particularly beneficial. The primary supplier, XP Cars Limited T/AS Express Cars, demonstrated the suitability to meet these criteria, illustrating the potential for similar businesses to compete successfully in future procurements of this nature.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Arbour Vale 1 SOLO passenger from Staines Saloon car required for this route

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073375-2026
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
£4,942,929 £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
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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

XP CARS LIMITED T/AS EXPRESS CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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