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03 Aug 2026 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, based in Reigate, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for a procurement process titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for transport services excluding waste transport. The contract involves providing transport for a pupil from Merstham for three days a week, from Wednesday to Friday, starting on 4th September 2026. The procurement stage is complete and utilised a limited, below-threshold competition method, with an active contract period running from 4th September 2026 to 3rd September 2027. The contract has been awarded to Tunsgate Cars Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Woking.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) client transport. Small to medium-sized enterprises with a local presence around Surrey, or those able to meet specific transport requirements within the designated schedule, would find this contract ideal. The structured, multi-year arrangement provides potential for establishing a long-term partnership and gaining a foothold with local government entities, which could lead to further opportunities in public sector contracts.

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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 for 3 days a week - Wed to Fri in a saloon 1 x pupil from Merstham Route to start on Friday 04/09/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073405-2026
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
£205,929 £100K-£500K

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 - 3 Sep 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

TUNSGATE CARS

Further Information

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