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05 Aug 2026 at 17:36

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" within the services industry category. This contract, focussed on transportation services for SEND students, is located in Reigate, operating between Hurst Green and Epsom. The procurement adhered to a limited competition method, classified under a special "lightTouch" regime, and fell below the threshold for extensive competition requirements. The contract was awarded on the 5th of August 2026, with work starting from the 1st of September 2026 and concluding on the 31st of July 2028. Important figures to note include a contract value of £4,718,250 and legal compliance under UK legislation 2023/54.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in SEND provisions. SMEs like Lima Cars, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the suitability of smaller-scale enterprises entering niche markets through limited competition processes. This contract can provide substantial growth opportunities for businesses looking to expand within educational transport services, particularly by establishing strong relationships with local government bodies such as Surrey County Council.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : School - NESCOT 14-16 Provision x 1 students No PA x1 Saloon (4 passenger seats) Location of students - Hurst Green RH8 Location of school - Epsom KT17

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074415-2026
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
£4,718,250 £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 2028 1-2 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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