---
title: "Provision of Scholars Season Tickets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05efbc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Scholars Season Tickets

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

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## Summary

The procurement process details the Surrey County Council's acquisition of Scholars season tickets, awarded to South Western Railway Limited. This endeavour is categorised under transport services and has been awarded through a direct procurement method due to the exclusive rights held by South Western Railway. The contract, valued at £500,000 with a possible extension, encompasses services between regions UKJ25 and UKJ26 in the United Kingdom. The process was completed on 9th January 2026, following a signature on 29th December 2025. The contract period runs from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with a maximum extension until 31st December 2027, emphasizing cost-effective travel solutions for eligible schoolchildren.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large transport service providers, particularly those with exclusive logistical capabilities and established franchises in rail networks. Businesses adept at managing large-scale operations and capable of providing cost-efficient, value-for-money solutions in public transport sectors will find this procurement beneficial for growth. The focus on value and exclusivity underscores the need for potential contractors to innovate in service delivery while aligning with Surrey County Council's cost-effectiveness and operational reliability objectives.

## Notice

This requirement is for the purchase of Scholars season tickets. The rail tickets purchased are for children that are eligible for travel assistance to travel to school. The Scholars season tickets are only issued when these are the most cost-effective option of all travel options available and where they deliver value for money in comparison to alternative means of transport such as taxis, coaches or shared minibus services.

### Procurement Information

There is only one provider for this service which is South Western Railway (SWR). SWR are a franchise holder for the local rail network and provide the ticketing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001848-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 13:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001848-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 15:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082129-2025
- 5 Dec 2025 at 13:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080177-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001848-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082129-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080177-2025
  5th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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