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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Surrey County Council, focuses on "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" for the Epsom and Ewell High School. This contract falls under the services industry, specifically related to transport, with no waste transport included. It operates within the Reigate and Epsom regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is now at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 5th August 2026, and services slated to commence on 1st September 2026, ending on 31st July 2029. The procurement method used was "limited competition," considering it was below the threshold, and adhered to a "light touch" regime.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, especially those specialising in school and passenger transport arrangements. Companies like Lima Cars, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the kind of provider well-suited for this work, typically small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to deliver targeted transport solutions. Engaging in such public contracts can provide stable and long-term revenue streams and allow businesses to solidify their reputation and expand their operations within the governmental contracting framework.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - Epsom and Ewell High School x 2 students No PA x1 Saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of students - x 1 Woking, x 1 Cobham Location of school - Epsom

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074226-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£8,208,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIMA CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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