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Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Surrey County Council

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13 Aug 2026 at 11:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council procured specialist school transport for a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The requirement covers one student travelling from Warlingham to St Giles school in South Croydon, on route Q31B/26. The service is classified as transport services (CPV 60000000) and requires a large MPV. A passenger assistant is required for the journey. The assistant must support the student in line with a care plan, including awareness of food allergies, venous nerve stimulation equipment and relevant health needs. The service is delivered for the named school route between the student’s home location and school, covering approximately 7.91 miles. Surrey County Council is the buying organisation and public authority responsible for the requirement.

This completed procurement used a below-threshold limited competition under the light-touch regime. One lot was awarded to Courtesy Cars Redhill Ltd, an SME, and the award is active. The contract was signed on 13 August 2026 and awarded on the same date. It runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. The contract value is £58,750.71 gross, in GBP. The evaluation outcome selected the supplier for the single transport requirement. The procurement was for one student and one route, with a large MPV and passenger assistant specified. The tender status is complete, so this is an awarded contract rather than an opportunity to submit a response. No separate award or contract values are reported.

This award demonstrates demand from Surrey County Council for small-scale, specialist SEND school transport rather than standard passenger services. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need access to a large MPV suitable for an individual school journey, dependable route planning and the capacity to provide a trained passenger assistant. Relevant capability includes first-aid training, seizure management and administration of emergency medication in accordance with a care plan. Staff would also need awareness of venous nerve stimulation equipment and food allergies. The requirement suits an SME able to deliver reliable, child-focused transport and coordinate closely with the school and council. Experience in SEND transport, safeguarding, passenger assistance and health-related travel support would strengthen a future response.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School name: St Giles Route: Q31B/26 Number of students: 1 PA: Yes - PA will need to be trained in first aid, seizure management and administration of emergency medication following the care plan. The PA will also need awareness and training of VNS and awareness of food allergies with no epipen required. Vehicle size: MPV large Location of student: Warlingham Location of School: South Croydon Mileage: 7.91 miles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e368
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077138-2026
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
£58,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Courtesy Cars Redhill Ltd

Further Information

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