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Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2026 at 11:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" contract, which falls under the transport services industry category. This procurement concerns special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) transport for students from Ashtead, KT21 2HZ to Aurora Vincent House School in Horsham, RH12 2DA. The process was carried out under a limited competition procurement method, below threshold, and classified under light-touch regime rules. The contract, worth £2,854,286, was signed on 27th July 2026, with services commencing on 1st September 2026 and continuing until 31st July 2027.

This tender creates opportunities in the transport services sector, particularly for businesses like SMEs that possess the resources to manage SEND transport needs efficiently. The successful bidder, Lima Cars, an SME based in Epsom, demonstrates that companies with the capacity to provide safe and reliable passenger transport, particularly those familiar with the needs of students with SEND, are well-suited to compete. Businesses specialising in logistical services or with a fleet capable of accommodating necessary adaptations for SEND transport can find significant opportunities for growth through such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - Aurora Vincent House x 1 number of students x No PA x1 Saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of students - x 1 Ashtead KT21 2HZ Location of school - Horsham RH12 2DA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d43f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070764-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,854,286 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 2DN
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIMA CARS

Further Information

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