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24 Jul 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Surrey County Council, involved the awarding of a contract for "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" meant for providing transportation for students to Merrywood House - Abinger Campus in Dorking from Banstead & Tadworth. This belongs to the transport services industry category and falls within Surrey, UK. The process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 24 July 2026 and set to commence on 1 September 2026, ending on 31 July 2029. Conducted under the light-touch regime with a limited procurement method that was below threshold, the procurement focused on a specific lot and was won by Sonic Carz, an SME based in Epsom, UK.

For businesses interested in expanding their transport service offerings, this type of tender represents a unique opportunity to partner with local government entities like Surrey County Council. It is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in transport services, specifically those catering to educational and special needs transport. The nature of the contract underpins continuous engagement with public authorities, assuring steady business growth through a long-term commitment spanning several years, providing reliable financial outlook and market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Merrywood House - Abinger Campus (Dorking) From Banstead & Tadworth 2 STUDENTS NO PA SALOON

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d374
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070378-2026
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
£8,816,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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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