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05 Aug 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" contract, which involves transportation services for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) students. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services and is located within the United Kingdom, specifically serving areas around Cranleigh and Horsham. The procurement method used was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold, limited competition. The contract was officially signed on 5 August 2026, and it covers the period from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of delivering services to the educational sector. Companies like RAO TRAVELS LTD, which have been awarded the contract, are examples of businesses that could benefit from such opportunities. It is ideal for firms possessing a large fleet capable of accommodating multiple passengers and that comply with school transport requirements. Engagement in such contracts could lead to substantial growth, prolonged partnerships, and increased visibility in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee & Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee College x 2 students No PA x1 MPV Large (8 passenger seats) Location of students - x 2 Cranleigh Location of school - Horsham,RH13 5NW & ,Horsham,RH12 2DN

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073981-2026
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
£10,640,000 £10M-£100M

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 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
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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