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QOC871 2026-03-11 (0900) Carlton Colville - The Harleston Sancroft Academy, Harleston (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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11 Mar 2026 at 13:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed the award stage of its procurement process for a passenger transport service contract, titled "QOC871 2026-03-11 Carlton Colville - The Harleston Sancroft Academy, Harleston (4 seated vehicle)." SPRY Management has been awarded this contract, valued at £6929.3, for providing transport services categorised under CPV code 60000000, excluding waste transport. The contract period commences on 23rd March 2026 and concludes on 31st July 2026, with operations centred around Suffolk and additional coverage potentially extending across the UK and British Overseas Territories. Although not specified, the procurement method adhered to a tender process, with submissions closed on 11th March 2026.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for firms specialised in offering passenger transport services. Companies like SPRY Management, ideally with expertise in servicing educational institutions and a demonstrated capability in dynamic route management, would be well-suited to engage with this kind of procurement process. Organisations that can deliver robust logistical solutions for transporting individuals in small, designated vehicles could potentially find numerous avenues for expansion through similar government contracts. Suffolk County Council’s proactive procurement practices, aligning with dynamic purchasing systems, ensure continuous demand for high-quality transport services, fostering long-term partnerships and business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC871 2026-03-11 (0900) Carlton Colville - The Harleston Sancroft Academy, Harleston (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council is seeking a mini competition against the following Dynamic Purchasing System: 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services', OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. QOC871 2026-03-11 (0900) Carlton Colville - The Harleston Sancroft Academy, Harleston (4 seated vehicle) Further details can be found in the 'Tenders / My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for returned submissions is 0900 on 11/03/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 10/03/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-000be387-504b-471e-a795-5e9bdb949d1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5590584e-23aa-420a-afdb-557507fd133c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£6,929 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPRY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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