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04 Aug 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has awarded a contract for Client Transport Services from 2026 to 2034, specifically for child mainstream services. This procurement process involved a 35-seat coach service for Tillingbourne Jr School, located between Wonersh and Chilworth. The procurement was conducted under a limited method tailored for contracts below a specific threshold. The contract, valued at £10,085,143, was formalised on 4th August 2026, with the service provision commencing on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. Although the procurement stage is complete, the contract remains active, offering valuable insights for interested suppliers in future opportunities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector to expand their operations and establish long-term relationships with reputable public authorities like Surrey County Council. The project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on non-waste transport services. Businesses particularly equipped with suitable fleet sizes and operations management in the Surrey region would find this contract advantageous for growth. SMEs with capabilities in delivering high-volume, consistent public transportation services for educational institutions stand to benefit from participating in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream : 35-seat coach required to Tillingbourne Jr School Wonersh - Chilworth

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073812-2026
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
£10,085,143 £10M-£100M

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

UNITED MINIBUSES AND COACHES

Further Information

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