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Award

04 Aug 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the awarding of a contract for the provision of Client Transport Services, specifically catering to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), covering the period from 2026 to 2034. This procurement process follows the limited competition method below the threshold, under the light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 4th August 2026, with services commencing on 1st September 2026 and concluding by 31st July 2029. The service locations include Banstead, Tadworth, and Merstham, with the primary education sites located in Redhill, RH1. This project falls under the 'Transport services (excluding Waste transport)' industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for transportation service providers, particularly those specialising in SEND logistics, to expand their service portfolio over the multi-year span. Businesses with expertise in managing specialised transport logistics, especially those familiar with school routes and requirements, would be excellently positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The partnership with the awarded supplier, Blue Arrow Gatwick, underscores the potential for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to secure substantial contracts with local government entities, thereby fostering business growth in the region.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - Carrington School and Woodfield Education at Carrington x 3 students No PA x1 Saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of students - x 1 Banstead, x 1 Tadworth, x 1 Merstham Location of school - Redhill RH1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073775-2026
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
£7,220,000 £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

BLUE ARROW GATWICK

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