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title: "Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eac3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eac3

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## Summary

Surrey County Council has concluded the procurement process for its Home to School transport services, which are designed to be sustainable, safe, and reliable for students across the county. The procurement used an open procedure, culminated with multiple contracts being awarded on 11 February 2026 following evaluations in February 2026. The contracts span three lots—Standard Transport Services, Enhanced Needs Transport Services, and Complex (Health) Transport Services—with a combined gross value of GBP 686,979,840. The awarded suppliers cover diverse areas of Surrey, specifically targeting regions UKJ25 and UKJ26, and the procurement cycle includes provisions for extensions until 2034.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the transport sector, as the evaluation criteria favoured price with a weight of 95% and quality at 5%. Services required range from standard transport for schools to specialised care transportation, accommodating students with special educational needs and complex health requirements. Vendors skilled in offering transport solutions that integrate advanced customer service, specialist knowledge, and potential health interventions stand to benefit. Enhanced customer service and the ability to respond to unique transport challenges for special needs education are key strengths that participating businesses can leverage. Successful involvement in this tender not only strengthens business presence in Surrey but also aligns them with a reputable local authority committed to student wellbeing.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Standard Transport Services

All types of vehicles as required per the list of "Scope of Passenger Transport Services" (further details can be found in Section 3 of the service specification - Appendix 1) to be commissioned from Saloon cars up to large coaches of 90 seats.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 4 years.

Enhanced Needs Transport Services

All types of vehicles as required per the list of "Scope of Passenger Transport Services" (further details can be found in Section 3 of the service specification - Appendix 1) to be commissioned from Saloon cars up to large coaches of 90 seats. * Routes carrying children with particularly complex special educational or behavioural needs including disabilities * Routes into specialist SEN Schools with challenging requirements * All or the majority of transport into a school * Entire specified geographical areas * An enhanced level of customer service due to special school or parental need The Councils have identified that there is a need for an enhanced level of specialist knowledge, experience and business operation in order to qualify to bid for Lot 2 work.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 4 years.

Complex (Health) Transport Services

All types of vehicles as required per the list of "Scope of Passenger Transport Services" (further details can be found in Section 3 of the service specification - Appendix 1) to be commissioned. - Clients that require basic health interventions and assistance including epilepsy, diabetes and other health needs that may necessitate the administration of medication and application of a care plan. These services may require additional training and insurance requirements - Clients that have complex health needs that will require support in regulated activity from a supplier that has the appropriate CQC Registration.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012351-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2026-01-26 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £595,200,000 |
| Lots value | £560,000,000 |
| Awards value | £560,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £560,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ACCESS UK LIMITED |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC, TLJ25 West Surrey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 26 |
| Supplier names | 24X7 (SURREY; AK CARZ; ALLIANZ CARS; AMK CHAUFFEUR DRIVE; BLUE STAR CARS; BOYNTON CARS; C & G CARS (GUILDFORD; DORKING TAXIS; EAGLE CAB; FALCON TRANSPORT; FOXHILL TRANSFER; GREENPLACE HEALTHCARE; HUGHES MINI SERVICES; IBEX CARS; MILLENNIUM COACHES; MM CARS (SERVICE; NA TAXIS; OBENCARS; PASSENGER TRANSPORT; ROSEHILL CARS; SMKL SERVICES; STARCROSS TRADING; STATION CARS HERSHAM; SURREY EXPRESS TRANSPORT; SWYFT EXECUTIVE; XP CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 12:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012351-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 13:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006640-2026
- 28 Nov 2025 at 09:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077938-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012351-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006640-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077938-2025
  28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.adamproviders.co.uk/surrey-county-council-client-transport-services-2026-2034

## Notice URLs

- http://24x7surrey.co.uk
- http://WWW.AZCARSWOKING.COM
- http://WWW.SURREYAUTOTRAVEL@OUTLOOK.COM
- http://fsiservice.co.uk
- http://galaxycarswoking.co.uk
- http://smcars.co.uk
- http://tunsgatecars.co.uk
- http://wallingtoncars.com
- http://www.aamobilityservices.co.uk
- http://www.ahfprosper.co.uk
- http://www.amk.co.uk
- http://www.angelcarsltd.co.uk
- http://www.bookevo.co.uk
- http://www.boyntoncars.co.uk
- http://www.cruisersltd.co.uk
- http://www.dorkingtaxis@yahoo.co.uk
- http://www.eagle.cab
- http://www.eurotaxis.biz
- http://www.expresscarsheathrow.co.uk
- http://www.ezytaxis.co.uk
- http://www.gastonia.co.uk
- http://www.greenplacehealthcare.co.uk/
- http://www.gucarsltd.co.uk
- http://www.hatsgroup.com
- http://www.londonskyline.co.uk
- http://www.mastercoaches.uk
- http://www.mmcar.co.uk
- http://www.mov-r.co.uk
- http://www.nivomobility.com
- http://www.obencars.com
- http://www.oldwokingcars.com
- http://www.prestigecoaches.co.uk
- http://www.pts-247.co.uk
- http://www.reptonscoaches.com
- http://www.roadrunnersgatwick.co.uk
- http://www.rosehillcars.co.uk
- http://www.streetcarsredhill.com
- http://www.surreyhnd.co.uk
- http://www.swyftexecutive.co.uk
- http://www.theaccessgroup.com
- http://www.wokingcars.co.uk
- http://www.ynrcars.co.uk
- http://www.zedcarz.co.uk
- https://akcarz.com
- https://bears-pts.co.uk/
- https://clocktowercarsuk.com/
- https://drivechauffeur.co.uk
- https://exceltransportservices.com/
- https://stationcars.org/
- https://surreyexpresstransport.com/
- https://viceroycars.com/
- https://www.ailuxe.co.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-051b42
- https://www.gatewaycars370.co.uk/
- https://www.hmsltd.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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