2026-06-09 09:00 - QBE400 Haughley to New Path Education, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involves a transport service titled "QBE400 Haughley to New Path Education, Bury St Edmunds." This contract falls under the services category with a CPV classification of 60000000, indicating transport services excluding waste. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 9th June 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 11th June 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2026. Geographically, this tender is focused on Suffolk and relevant regions such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and others listed for delivery. The procurement method specifics were not disclosed. The supplier is Loyal Express Cabs Ltd, with the contract valued at £1,560.89.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport sector looking to expand their reach by providing passenger transport services. Companies with experience in managing regional transport contracts, especially within the education sector, may find this procurement beneficial to their portfolio. Although the tender does not specifically target small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), it is suitable for established firms that can ensure reliable and timely service delivery across the specified locations.

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Notice Title

2026-06-09 09:00 - QBE400 Haughley to New Path Education, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Haughley to New Path Education, Bury St Edmunds. 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 9th June 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 8th June 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05601150-dfa9-4f90-a5ce-bf770879c326
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152b174e-cf16-4b20-b22c-669c9984c186
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
£1,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

LOYAL EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

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