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06 Aug 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, located in Reigate, has completed the procurement process titled "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," specifically for transport services to Bramley Oak Academy in the Surrey area. This procurement, under the industry category of transportation services, involved transporting children from Horley and Redhill, with the service set to commence on 4 September 2026. The process reached the award stage as of 6 August 2026, following a limited procurement method classified below the threshold with light touch regulations. The contract period is set from 4 September 2026 to 31 July 2027, with an estimated contract value of £3,630,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale transport service companies that can provide specialised child transport solutions. Companies with expertise in facilitating school transport, especially those accommodating additional needs or safety requirements, are well-suited to such contracts. The awarded contract to Forge Mobility Services Limited highlights the demand for experienced suppliers in the field, suggesting potential benefits for companies able to deliver similar service standards within the specified regions.

How relevant is this notice?

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 Horley - may require a booster seat 1 x child from Redhill - may require a high back booster/booster seat Route to start on Friday 04/09/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dde5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074787-2026
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
£3,630,000 £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
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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

FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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