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06 Aug 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council in Reigate has completed the procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND." This contract, under the industry category of transport services, involves providing transportation for students to West Hill Primary School located in Leatherhead, with pick-up points in Walton-On-Thames and Esher. The contract, awarded to County Cabs Limited, was completed using a limited procurement method, below the threshold for wider competition, and falls under the "light-touch" regime. Important dates include the contract signing on 6th August 2026, with a service period starting on 2nd September 2026 and running until 31st July 2029, with a contract value of approximately £15.79 million. The procurement stage is complete, marking the transition to the award and contract execution phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering tailored solutions for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Companies with experience in providing passenger transport services, especially using medium-sized vehicles, may find this tender scope well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement process was competitive within a limited scope, indicating that SMEs like County Cabs Limited can successfully compete and secure substantial contracts, paving the way for potential growth and expansion within the public sector. Such engagements offer not only financial benefits but also the chance to establish a strong presence in public service transportation.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : West Hill Primary School x4 students x1 PA for harmony x1 MPV Medium (7 passenger seats) Location of school: Leatherhead Location of students: Walton-On-Thames and Esher

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074855-2026
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
£15,793,143 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 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
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

COUNTY CABS

Further Information

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