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04 Aug 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed a procurement process entitled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND", aimed at providing transport services for students to and from Hopescourt School in Walton-On-Thames. This contract, significant within the transport services industry and noted under the CPV classification "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)", involves a specific arrangement for three students from the areas of Horley, Dorking, and South Holmwood. The procurement was executed using a limited method due to its nature falling below the competitive threshold, under the light-touch regime. The contract was successfully awarded to Wallington Cars and Couriers Ltd on 4th August 2026, with a service commencement date of 2nd September 2026, extending till 31st July 2029.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in bespoke or light-touch transport services. Businesses with experience in student or educational transport services, and those capable of operating in the Surrey-Horley-Dorking region, would find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities. With Wallington Cars and Couriers Ltd as the chosen supplier, significant emphasis is placed on ensuring reliable and courteous service, underscoring the value of service quality in competitive contracting. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate agility in meeting localised and specific transport needs, while complying with light-touch procurement methods, are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Hopescourt School,Waterside Drive,Walton-On-Thames,KT12 2FQ x3 students No PA X1 saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of students: Horley, Dorking, South Holmwood Location of school: Walton-On-Thames

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06daf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073602-2026
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
£9,566,241 £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
2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

WALLINGTON CARS AND COURIERS

Further Information

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