Award

2026-02-03 09:00 - QML067 Beck Row & Red Lodge to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

03 Feb 2026 at 13:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "QML067 Beck Row & Red Lodge to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden." This project falls under the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, with the CPV classification 60000000. The contract was awarded on 3rd February 2026, and the contract period runs from 23rd February 2026 to 31st July 2030. The total contract value is £151,848 GBP, and the supplier selected is CABS, based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement method was part of a Dynamic Purchasing System focusing on passenger transport services.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for transport service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the educational sector. Businesses specialising in passenger transport can benefit significantly from long-term contracts like this one, which ensures a steady income stream and the potential to build a lasting relationship with a council authority. Furthermore, companies based in Suffolk or those with operational capabilities within the region will find this project particularly advantageous due to the location of the service. While this contract is not specifically targeting SMEs or voluntary community social enterprises, businesses with experience in delivering efficient and reliable transport solutions could find immense growth potential through involvement in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-02-03 09:00 - QML067 Beck Row & Red Lodge to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden - 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. Beck Row & Red Lodge to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden. 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 09:00 Tuesday 3rd February 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 2nd February 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-024dc79a-6be0-484c-b611-8a9e615b01fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edade011-c51c-423c-b20c-59b0abea1237
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
£151,848 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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
Leila Riches
Contact Email
leila.riches@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265993

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

CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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