This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council successfully awarded the contract for 'Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND' to Tunsgate Cars Ltd. This procurement focuses on providing transport services for students with special educational needs, covering locations such as Ashford and Egham to Serenity School in Coulsdon. The contract, valued at £17,100,000, was signed on 5 August 2026 and is set to commence on 1 September 2026, extending until 31 July 2029. The procurement method was limited and competed below the threshold, applying a 'light touch' regime. This marks the completion of the tender stage, reflecting efficient coordination by Surrey County Council.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within or aspiring to enter the transport services industry, specifically firms specialising in niche segments like special needs transportation. Such contractual engagements are well-suited for SMEs that can offer tailored, reliable, and safe transport solutions for sensitive groups. Additionally, businesses aiming to enhance their service portfolios with a focus on community-oriented services might find this opportunity conducive to growth and diversification. Leveraging strategic partnerships with local authorities like Surrey County Council could unlock further procurement prospects in similar service industries.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - Serenity School x 2 number of students x1 PA x1 Saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of students - x 1 Ashford TW15, x 1 Egham TW20 Location of school - Coulsdon,CR5 3QG

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074005-2026
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
£17,100,000 £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

TUNSGATE CARS

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06dbf9-2026-08-05T10:08:47+01:00",
    "date": "2026-08-05T10:08:47+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06dbf9",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PWRH-8974-TNBV",
            "name": "Surrey County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PWRH-8974-TNBV"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Surrey County Council",
                "locality": "Reigate",
                "postalCode": "RH2 8EF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ26"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Keith Baxter-Russell",
                "email": "keith.baxterrussell@surreycc.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.surreycc.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-157356",
            "name": "Tunsgate Cars Ltd",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "34 Kent Road",
                "locality": "Woking",
                "postalCode": "GU228DB",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ25"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Mohamed Waleed Khalid",
                "email": "info@tunsgatecars.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.tunsgatecars.co.uk",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PWRH-8974-TNBV",
        "name": "Surrey County Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "SA1382745",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND",
        "description": "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - Serenity School x 2 number of students x1 PA x1 Saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of students - x 1 Ashford TW15, x 1 Egham TW20 Location of school - Coulsdon,CR5 3QG",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - limited competition",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "2717",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-157356",
                    "name": "Tunsgate Cars Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "2717",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "60000000",
                            "description": "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "2717"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "2717"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2029-07-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 17100000,
                "amount": 17100000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-08-05T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "074005-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074005-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-08-05T10:08:47+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}