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QOC866 09:00 2026-02-10 Great Thurlow, Suffolk to The Cavendish School, Impington, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, as part of a dynamic purchasing system, under the tender titled "QOC866 09:00 2026-02-10 Great Thurlow, Suffolk to The Cavendish School, Impington, Cambridgeshire - AWARD". This contract falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, with a primary focus on services. The procurement concluded with the awarding stage on 10th February 2026, following a tender period end date of the same day. The contract, valued at GBP 115,344.54, commences on 23rd February 2026, and will remain active until 31st July 2029, covering locations in the United Kingdom and the wider region. Although the procurement method was not specified, it forms part of an established process facilitated by Suffolk County Council, headquartered in Ipswich, Suffolk.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially those capable of providing regular and dependable passenger transport solutions across specified routes. Companies with a strong customer service orientation and a fleet of appropriate vehicles may find this tender particularly advantageous. While the procurement specifically supports larger organisations rather than SMEs or VCSEs, it remains an attractive prospect for those seeking long-term contracts within a lucrative regional framework, engaging with established public sector entities like Suffolk County Council. This contract with the supplier, Cambridge and Huntingdon Airport Travel Service, indicates potential for further opportunities for similar ventures in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC866 09:00 2026-02-10 Great Thurlow, Suffolk to The Cavendish School, Impington, Cambridgeshire - 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. QOC866 09:00 2026-02-10 Great Thurlow, Suffolk to The Cavendish School, Impington, Cambridgeshire 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 2026-02-10. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05cf7b40-28de-4cec-a1f9-36038cec3220
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c5a2a0-604f-4e3a-8528-4963d1e28e4c
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
£115,344 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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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

CAMBRIDGE AND HUNTINGDON AIRPORT TRAVEL SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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