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04 Aug 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND", focussing on providing transport services to Aurora Redehall School in the RH6 area. The contract, valued at £6,384,000, involves using a multi-purpose vehicle capable of seating six passengers to transport two pupils from the RH6 postcode area. This procurement, categorised under services and transport services, followed a limited competition procurement method, appropriate for below-threshold procurements. The contract was signed on 4th August 2026 and is planned to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The buyer, Surrey County Council, located in Reigate, plays a pivotal role in ensuring special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) pupils have adequate transport facilities.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in tailored transport solutions for educational institutions. Forge Mobility Services Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Horsham, successfully secured this contract, exemplifying opportunities for companies capable of meeting specific transport requirements, such as accommodating special needs. Businesses in the transport industry looking to collaborate with local councils can find similar opportunities to leverage their service offerings and strengthen partnerships with public authorities, promoting long-term growth and sustainability in the public sector transport market.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : 2 pupils travelling to Aurora Redehall School (RH6 9QA). Vehicle - MPV with 6 passenger seats. Pupils live in the RH6 postcode area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073664-2026
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
£6,384,000 £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 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
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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

FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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