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2026-08-03 09:00 - QOC903 Creeting St Mary to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2026 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council's Passenger Transport division has completed a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services under a mini competition aligned with their Dynamic Purchasing System. This award, identified as QOC903, involves transport services from Creeting St Mary to Acorn Park School in Banham, Norfolk. The process falls under the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, and took place with a tender period ending on 3rd August 2026. The procurement reached the award stage on 5th August 2026 and the contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026, concluding by 31st July 2031. The procurement did not specify particular preferences for SMEs or VCSEs and covers a range of delivery locations including the UK and international regions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in transport services. The awarded contract to Arrow Taxi Services Ltd, worth £256,880, underlines a lucrative opportunity for businesses able to offer reliable and efficient passenger transport services. While the procurement method was not explicitly detailed, participants operating within the transportation sector, especially those capable of servicing educational institutions, would find such tenders particularly fitting. Businesses interested in participating in similar opportunities would benefit from aligning themselves with requirements and standards expected by local government transport units.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-08-03 09:00 - QOC903 Creeting St Mary to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - 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. Creeting St Mary to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 Monday 3rd August 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 Friday 31st July 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2034.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44058d67-c1a9-4758-bd92-77e5d38cf2b6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£256,880 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 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
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

ARROW TAXI SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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