--- title: "DW SCC Market Engagement for Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c3872151-477d-4c4a-851c-3cfe2351426e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3872151-477d-4c4a-851c-3cfe2351426e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3872151-477d-4c4a-851c-3cfe2351426e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3872151-477d-4c4a-851c-3cfe2351426e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-13" --- # DW SCC Market Engagement for Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3872151-477d-4c4a-851c-3cfe2351426e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3872151-477d-4c4a-851c-3cfe2351426e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3872151-477d-4c4a-851c-3cfe2351426e.json) ## Summary Surrey County Council is currently engaging in a market tender process for the provision of client-assisted passenger transport services, primarily focusing on Home to School transport services under the Education Act 1996. This active procurement stage is titled "DW SCC Market Engagement for Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services," classified under transport services excluding waste transport. The services will be initiated through an open procedure exceeding the threshold, providing lucrative incentives for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The tender process commenced on 13th June 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2025, with the contract period set to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029. Services will be widely delivered, including regions such as the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, throughout Europe, and beyond. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in road transport services and those capable of providing special-purpose road passenger transport. Surrey County Council aims to secure sustainable, safe, and reliable transport services that support educational attainment and student well-being, necessitating a competent provider who understands the importance of punctual and regular transport for eligible students. With a substantial contract value of GBP 243,333,332 on offer, businesses that can deliver secure funding support through competitive tendering might find a rewarding venture in this project. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service portfolios and build sustainable partnerships with public sector entities. Interested parties should leverage this open procedure engagement to showcase their expertise in delivering tailored transport services that suit Surrey County Council's objectives. ## Notice Surrey County Council is dedicated to providing sustainable, safe, secure, and reliable Home to School transport services that meet the needs of students across the county. In accordance with the Education Act 1996 and subsequent amendments, the Council ensures that eligible students have access to free or subsidized transport to and from school. The responsibility for providing Home to School transport services primarily lies with the local authority, especially for students who meet specific criteria such as distance from school, special educational needs, or disabilities. When these services require funding support, it becomes the Council's obligation to secure such services through a competitive tendering process. Home to School transport services funded by Surrey County Council are essential in ensuring that students can attend school regularly and punctually. These services help to promote educational attainment, reduce absenteeism, and support the well-being of students by providing a safe and reliable means of travel. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac35aff-c2e4-4cd2-a125-4ecc88af263e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £243,333,332 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | REIGATE | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH2 8EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Reigate and Banstead | | Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch | | Westminster constituency | Reigate | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ## Release History - 13 Jun 2025 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac35aff-c2e4-4cd2-a125-4ecc88af263e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac35aff-c2e4-4cd2-a125-4ecc88af263e 13th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=surreycc Proactis Supplier Network ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3872151-477d-4c4a-851c-3cfe2351426e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3872151-477d-4c4a-851c-3cfe2351426e.json.