2026-06-10 09:00 - QML066 Bury St Edmunds to Lakenheath Community Primary School, Lakenheath - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "QML066 Bury St Edmunds to Lakenheath Community Primary School, Lakenheath" has been completed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically focusing on non-waste transport. The procurement, part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed to supply passenger transport services. The tender stage was completed with an active award status on 11th June 2026, with the contract set to commence on 15th June 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The buying organisation, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, operates from Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, catering to various regions including the UK and extended territories. The procurement process details were not specified, but the contract attracted submissions by 10th June 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector aiming for growth by fulfilling long-term transport contracts for government bodies. With a contract value of £93,852.40, awarded to True Cab Services Ltd, based in Ipswich, this procurement offers promising prospects for companies capable of providing reliable and efficient passenger transport services. Businesses that specialise in logistics and passenger services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their operational capacity to meet regional transportation demands set by county councils or analogous authorities. The project could serve as a stepping stone for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2026-06-10 09:00 - QML066 Bury St Edmunds to Lakenheath Community Primary School, Lakenheath - 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. Bury St Edmunds to Lakenheath Community Primary School, Lakenheath. 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 Wednesday 10th 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-b5fd17-14634926-015a-4f8d-914f-7c30c7281054
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a5c8dd-9167-49f5-9c15-273dde4b04cd
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
£93,852 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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

TRUE CAB SERVICES

Further Information

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