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Award

04 Aug 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process, initiated by Surrey County Council, is for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," targeting the transportation sector within the UK region, specifically serving Walton-On-Thames and Cobham. The procurement method employed was limited competition under a light touch regime, below the threshold. The contract, valued at £8,725,000, was awarded to County Cabs Limited. Key dates to note include the contract signing on 4th August 2026, and its performance period commencing on 2nd September 2026, concluding on 31st July 2028. The procurement stage has been completed with the award issued, marking the transition into the contract execution phase.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to transport service providers, particularly those positioned to deliver specialised client transportation services for educational purposes. Businesses in the transport industry, especially those with a focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), would be well-suited to compete in future tenders within the same category. Such contracts are advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises like County Cabs Limited, allowing them to establish or expand services catering to the public sector. The involvement of local authorities as buyers underscores a strategic opportunity for transport companies to secure long-term, stable contracts in collaboration with government entities.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Hopescourt School,Waterside Drive,Walton-On-Thames,KT12 2FQ x1 student on an agreed solo x1 PA x1 Saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of school: Walton-On-Thames Location of student: Cobham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073895-2026
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
£8,725,000 £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
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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

COUNTY CABS

Further Information

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