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04 Aug 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," which pertains to providing transport services specifically for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This contract involves transporting pupils in a saloon vehicle equipped with one high-back booster to Philip Southcote School, located in the United Kingdom, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027. The procurement method used was "Below threshold - limited competition" under a light-touch regime, and the contract was successfully awarded to Galaxy Cars on 4th August 2026, with a contract value of £2,973,214. This award is pertinent to the services industry, specifically classified under transport services excluding waste transport.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised transport services, particularly those catering to SEND. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on providing tailored transport solutions for educational institutions would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. Engaging in such contracts can lead to business growth by establishing long-term relationships with local government authorities like Surrey County Council and enhancing credibility in a niche segment of the transport services industry. Collaborations like these could potentially expand a business’s market presence and provide opportunities to bid on similar upcoming projects.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : This is a route for 2 pupils in a saloon to Philip Southcote school - equipment needed 1 x high back booster

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dab5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073513-2026
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
£2,973,214 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20262 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

GALAXY CARS

Further Information

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