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SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for transport services has been completed by Surrey County Council, acting in its capacity as a regional authority. The procurement focused on services related to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) transport, classified under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport, within the UKG13 region. The tender concluded with the award of the contract on 19th February 2026, in adherence to an open procedure procurement method covered by the GPA. Sonic Carz secured the active contract, valued at £54,535.71, demonstrating a promising business relationship with Surrey County Council.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport solutions, particularly those offering high-quality services compliant with stringent client and capability requirements. With a focus on quality criteria complementing competitive pricing, businesses providing bespoke transport services tailored to local needs are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Sonic Carz's successful bid, suggesting a quality-price dynamic favouring innovative transport providers, may inspire similar businesses to explore partnerships with regional or local authorities like Surrey County Council.

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Notice Title

SEND

Notice Description

SEND

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065862
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015338-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£54,535 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Surrey Inbox
Contact Email
tcc.enforcement@surreycc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG13 Warwickshire CC

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SONIC CARZ

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