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04 Aug 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has awarded a contract as part of the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" tender process. This procurement involves providing transport services for a special needs pupil from Woking to Twickenham using a saloon car. The carer's qualifications must include the ability to administer buccal midazolam during seizures. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method focusing on below-threshold competition. The contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The location for this opportunity falls within the South East region, UKJ26. The tender is complete, and the contract was signed on 4th August 2026, aligning with the public authority's strategic needs in transport services under the light-touch regime.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those experienced in special needs and compliant passenger services. Businesses such as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide personalised and medically compliant transport solutions will find a solid avenue for growth in this award. Given the focused nature of transport services, companies with expertise in catering to educational institutions and public authorities are well-suited for such tenders. Additionally, businesses looking to establish or expand their services in the Surrey and Greater London area could leverage this contract to solidify their presence and enhance their operational capabilities.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Woking to Twickenham 1 pupil - saloon car - PA must be trained to administer buccal midazolam in the event of a seizure

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073647-2026
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
£5,113,929 £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

UK CAR SERVICE

Further Information

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