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06 Aug 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Surrey County Council, located in Reigate, United Kingdom, has recently been completed. This contract titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" focuses on transport services within the education sector, specifically for Bramley Oak Academy (GU5 0BJ) and requires transport from Ottershaw, Chertsey, and Guildford. The procurement followed a limited method, aimed at contracts below threshold with light-touch regulation, indicating a selective competition approach. The contract officially commenced on 4th September 2026 and operates until 31st July 2027, with a total contract value of £3,212,786. The contract was awarded on 6th August 2026, marking the completion of the award stage of this procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing transport services, particularly those specialising in tailored transport needs for educational institutions. The procurement was secured by XPERT CARS, a small-to-medium enterprise based in Epsom, indicating an openness in this sector for SMEs to compete effectively. Companies with expertise in scheduled child transport services, offering vehicles equipped with necessary child safety features such as high back booster seats, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. By engaging in such tenders, businesses can expand their service portfolio and establish strong connections within the public sector, supporting sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Bramley Oak Academy - GU5 0BJ Transport required Mon to Fri in a MPV Small 1 x child from Ottershaw, Chertsey 1 x child from Guildford - may require a high back booster/booster seat Route to start on Friday 04/09/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074719-2026
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
£3,212,786 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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

XPERT CARS

Further Information

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