Award

2026-04-13 09:00 - QBE383 Haverhill to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

13 Apr 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, concluded with the award stage for a project titled "QBE383 Haverhill to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds." The contract falls under the category of Transport Services (excluding Waste Transport), classified with the CPV code 60000000. The project location is in Suffolk, with services extending to various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man, among others. The procurement method was not specified. Key dates include the submission deadline of 13th April 2026 and the start of the contract period on 20th April 2026, concluding on 31st July 2030.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those looking to expand their operations within or beyond the United Kingdom. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport firms like Star Cabs LTD, who were awarded the contract, are well-suited for this opportunity, securing a contract valued at £162,640. Businesses with robust logistics capabilities and experience in educational transport logistics may find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth and regional expansion.

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Notice Title

2026-04-13 09:00 - QBE383 Haverhill to Riverwalk School, 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. Haverhill to Riverwalk School, 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 Monday 13th April 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 7th April 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0816729d-9b39-4d1d-8485-31d77102712b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094c450f-53fc-4f5a-9f8c-db369bbad565
Current Stage
Award
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
£162,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 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

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

STAR CABS

Further Information

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