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05 Aug 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, a sub-central public authority located in Reigate, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" under a limited competition procurement method. The contract, focusing on school transport services for students with special educational needs, encompasses a specific route from Whyteleafe to Coulsdon. The procurement is part of the services category and was finalised on 5th August 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029. The project, valued at £6,840,000, and characterised by a "lightTouch" regime, represents a significant investment in the local transport infrastructure.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to cater to specialised school routes. With the contract awarded to Admiral Minicabs, a small or medium-sized enterprise based in Coulsdon, it underscores the chances for SMEs to successfully compete in this domain. Companies experienced in delivering tailored transport solutions and adept at navigating local logistical challenges would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities within the public sector transportation framework.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - Serenity School x 1 number of students No PA x1 type Saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of students - Whyteleafe CR5 Location of school - Coulsdon,CR5 3QG

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074013-2026
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
£6,840,000 £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 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

ADMIRAL MINICABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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