QHL111 09:00 2026-06-01 Newmarket, Suffolk to Hundon Community Primary School, Hundon, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

01 Jun 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focusing on the supply of passenger transport services under a Dynamic Purchasing System. The project titled "QHL111 09:00 2026-06-01 Newmarket, Suffolk to Hundon Community Primary School, Hundon, Suffolk" falls under the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, with a CPV classification of 60000000. Although the exact procurement method was not specified, the tender process reached the award stage with the contract being finalised on 1st June 2026. Key dates of this procurement included a tender clarification deadline on 28th May 2026 and a contract commencement on 3rd June 2026. The transport services will be operational across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, with an extensive contract duration extending until 31st July 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing route-specific passenger transport. Although suitability for small, medium, and voluntary sector enterprises was not highlighted, companies within the sector can benefit from potential collaborations and subcontracting opportunities through the awarded supplier, Star Cabs LTD. With a contract valued at £107,730, this project could offer long-term growth possibilities for transport companies interested in expanding their service offerings within Suffolk and the surrounding areas. Interested parties could leverage this to establish or reinforce partnerships with local councils or other governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

QHL111 09:00 2026-06-01 Newmarket, Suffolk to Hundon Community Primary School, Hundon, Suffolk - 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. QHL111 09:00 2026-06-01 Newmarket, Suffolk to Hundon Community Primary School, Hundon, Suffolk 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 2026-06-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-05-28 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0842ef2c-2703-4c58-91bd-f34a6b86bbc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be8af301-e02e-4141-a5f9-093ca4aa28eb
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
£107,730 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 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

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

STAR CABS

Further Information

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