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04 Aug 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, dated 4th August 2026, was initiated by Surrey County Council located in Reigate, UK. The contract, titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND", falls under the public authority sub-central government category and involves providing school transport services for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) students. The service includes transportation for five students from Horley and Sidlow to Carrington School in Redhill. The procurement stage is complete, with Falcon Transport Ltd awarded the contract. The contract is valued at £8,664,000 and covers a period from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement method used was limited competition, and it was classified under a light-touch regime.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, especially those specialising in providing dedicated and reliable transport solutions for educational institutions. With the contract covering several years, it offers a steady income stream and a chance for businesses to establish a strong presence in Surrey's public sector transport services. Large-scale transport providers with the necessary infrastructure and experience, such as Falcon Transport Ltd, are well-positioned to fulfil such requirements efficiently and effectively. The procurement process, being below the threshold with limited competition, indicates opportunities for businesses ready to operate within a specific regulatory framework and deliver high-quality transport services.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - Carrington School x 5 students No PA x1 MPV Medium (7 passenger seats) Location of students - x 4 Horley RH6, x 1 Sidlow RH2 Location of school - Redhill RH1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073752-2026
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
£8,664,000 £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
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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

FALCON TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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