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14 Jul 2026 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream," which falls under the transport services industry category, specifically targeting child mainstream services in locations such as Caterham and Wallington. The process involved a limited competition procurement method classified as below threshold, under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £728,571, was awarded to Sonic Carz, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), and is set to be active from 20th April 2026 to 31st July 2026. This process, which began as a tender, is now in the award and contract stage, having been signed on 17th April 2026.

This procurement of transport services presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport, particularly those with experience in providing child mainstream services. SMEs like Sonic Carz, with capacity for light vehicle operations, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, especially in the UK sub-central government sector, given the focus on local and tailored service delivery. Businesses capable of offering competitive pricing for niche, light-touch transport services may find significant growth opportunities through similar procurement efforts by local councils and authorities. The structured duration of this contract also allows for planning long-term service enhancements and solidifying business relationships with public authorities, fostering sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - Child Mainstream : Foresters Primary School 1 x Pupil 0 x Passenger Assistant 1 x Saloon Car Caterham Wallington

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066411-2026
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
£728,571 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Phone
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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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