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03 Aug 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the public procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and end on 31st July 2028. The contract, which involves the transportation of students and requires medium MPVs with passenger assistants for optimal route management, falls under the services category in the transport industry. Located in Reigate, Surrey, the buyer employed a limited procurement method, adhering to below-threshold competition with a 'light touch' regime. The contract, valued at approximately £9.45 million GBP, was signed on 3rd August 2026, highlighting a complete status at the award stage.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those with the capacity to manage specialised transport needs like SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) transport services. Small to medium enterprises, like the awarded supplier Tunsgate Cars Ltd, based in Woking, are especially well-suited given the competitive nature of the process under limited procurement conditions. Engaging with such public contracts can significantly enhance business portfolios by demonstrating the capability to deliver essential public services while fostering long-term relationships with government bodies like Surrey County Council.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Manor Mead - Virginia Water 3 x students from Addlestone Medium MPV PA required for harmony of the route Route to start on 03rd Sept 26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073406-2026
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
£9,459,286 £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
3 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

TUNSGATE CARS

Further Information

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