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Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 08:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Surrey County Council, located in Reigate, has culminated in the award of a contract for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream". This service involves the transportation of school children between Horley and Leatherhead, specifically catering for a single student using a saloon car. The contract was awarded on 5th August 2026 and will commence on 1st September 2026, running until 31st July 2028. This process was executed using a limited procurement method, deemed below threshold with limited competition, under the "lightTouch" special regime. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within transport, excluding waste transport, and is classified with CPV code 60000000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing transport services. With a gross contract value of £3,694,714, it showcases a lucrative prospect for companies like large-scale transport operators who can offer reliable and quality transport solutions. RAO TRAVELS LTD, a prominent supplier in Crawley, has already successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the suitability for established entities within the transportation industry. Companies capable of handling substantial contracts with a focus on streamlined and efficient student transport services will find this an apt opportunity for business expansion and portfolio diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream : RVC Site at Therfield School Leatherhead x1 Student NO PA x1 Saloon Car Horley, Leatherhead

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbe9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073980-2026
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
£3,694,714 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
1 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

RAO TRAVELS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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