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05 Aug 2026 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" was conducted by Surrey County Council, based in Reigate, UK. This contract, focusing on transport services in the education sector, specifically for Woodlands School, has reached the award stage with completion confirmation. Services are required in locations Walton-on-Thames and Leatherhead, with provisions for transporting students who require special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services, including wheelchair accessibility and a personal assistant trained in First Aid and Seizure Management. The procurement method was limited and below threshold, involving light touch regulations. The contract runs from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, valued at £498,214 GBP, as signed on 5th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, especially those equipped to handle SEND requirements. Such businesses may benefit from this contract through established service delivery to a prominent local government authority. With Karens Angels winning this contract, enterprises with similar capabilities and experience in providing specialised transport services and staff training may find similar opportunities rewarding for business growth. The structured approach and limited competition criteria ensure that qualified service providers have a focused pathway to engage with public contracts of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Woodlands School 2 x Pupils 1 x PA 1 x ACCESS 8 - WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MPV Walton-on-Thames Leatherhead PA to be trained in First Aid and Seizure Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074411-2026
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
£498,214 £100K-£500K

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 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
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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

KARENS ANGELS

Further Information

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