---
title: "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cdd0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-17"
---

# Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cdd0

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## Summary

Surrey County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND," awarded to Lima Cars. This contract involves transport services for schools catering to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within Epsom and Dorking in the UK. The procurement process, marked as a limited competition below threshold, was initiated under a light-touch regime. The tender was in the award stage as of 17th July 2026, with the contract signed on the same date, and it is set to commence on 4th September 2026, running until 31st July 2029. The total contract value is £7,490,660 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those catering to education sectors with special needs transport requirements. Companies similar to Lima Cars, which is a small to medium enterprise (SME), would be well-suited to compete in such procurements. The focus on providing tailored transport solutions for the SEND sector could lead to increased visibility and partnerships within local government frameworks, aiding in business growth and sector-specific expertise development.

## Notice

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Leith Hill School 2 x Pupils 0 x Passenger Assistant 1 x Saloon Car Epsom Dorking

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067788-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,490,660 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kingston Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIMA CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067788-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067788-2026
  17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.surreycc.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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