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14 Jul 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND", specifically related to the transport industry, located in Kingston upon Thames. This contract, focused on services for client transport, involved the transport of one passenger from Ashtead requiring a saloon car. The procurement was conducted using a limited method under a "below threshold" competition framework, classified under the 'light touch' regime. The process has progressed to the award and contract stage, with the contract value set at £5,542,857 GBP, active from June 16, 2026, to July 31, 2028. Key documentation for this procurement was published on July 14, 2026.

This transportation services tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation, particularly those with experience in providing specialised transport services for clients with special needs, such as SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) users. Small to medium-sized enterprises with the capabilities to deliver reliable and tailored transport solutions stand to benefit from such contracts. By engaging in this limited competition procurement process, businesses like Sonic Carz, the supplier awarded the contract, can expand their service reach and establish a foothold in public sector transportation services.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Aurora Chaldon School One passenger from Ashtead Saloon car required for this route

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066404-2026
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
£5,542,857 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SONIC CARZ

Further Information

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