Published date: 13 June 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 30 September 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

  • Road transport services - 60100000

  • Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60130000

Location of contract

RH2 8EF

Value of contract

£243,333,332

Procurement reference

d6624be9-98d2-4428-9714-733bba214d3e

Published date

13 June 2025

Closing date

30 September 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 January 2026

Contract end date

31 December 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

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.

More information

Links

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Dagmara Wielemborek

Address

Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill
, ,
Reigate
RH2 8EF
UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone

02085419000

Email

dagmara.wielemborek@surreycc.gov.uk