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title: "Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06910d"
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buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06910d

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## Summary

Surrey County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Provision of Client Assisted Passenger Transport Services" under the industry category of transport services. The council seeks to provide sustainable and reliable home-to-school transport for students in the UKJ25 and UKJ26 regions of the United Kingdom. This procurement is in the tender stage with key dates set for 2026-05-22 as the end of the enquiry period and 2026-05-30 as the tender submission deadline. The procurement will be conducted via an open procedure, facilitating competition and ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. The tender process is part of a larger contractual framework agreement set to extend operation until 2034, with an initial contract period ending 2030-02-28, and an optional renewal extension of up to four years.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those equipped to handle regular, specialised, and complex transport needs. Companies specialising in transport services for educational institutions, especially those capable of accommodating students with special educational needs or health requirements, stand to benefit. The procurement's open procedure and emphasis on both quality and price create a competitive space where SMEs and VCSEs can effectively compete. Engaging in this tender can enhance business visibility, expand service portfolios, and offer substantial business growth opportunities by partnering in a comprehensive transport solution for a key public service domain.

## 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

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/040900-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2026-11-02 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £595,200,000 |
| Lots value | £595,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 10:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040900-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040900-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.theaccessgroup.com
- https://www.adamproviders.co.uk/surrey-county-council-client-transportservices-2026-2034
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-060df6
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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