Award

QBE368, 0900 2026-02-18, Newmarket - ReConnect Bury St Edmunds and Thurston (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 11:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded the contract for the "QBE368, 0900 2026-02-18, Newmarket - ReConnect Bury St Edmunds and Thurston (4 seats)" project to Skyline247 Limited. This procurement process, which falls under the transport services industry category, has entered the Award stage. The project is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, with service provision extending to various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and globally. The tender was part of a mini-competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. Clarification inquiries were to be submitted by 0900 on 17 February 2026, with the submission deadline for tenders set at 0900 on 18 February 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 23 February 2026 to 31 July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with strengths in handling passenger transport logistics. While the procurement method was unspecified, such contracts are generally suited for organisations that can efficiently manage and deliver transport services on both local and broader scales. Firms capable of demonstrating reliability and flexibility in service provision across multiple regions will find this opportunity advantageous as part of their growth strategy within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE368, 0900 2026-02-18, Newmarket - ReConnect Bury St Edmunds and Thurston (4 seats) - 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. QBE368, 0900 2026-02-18, Newmarket - ReConnect Bury St Edmunds and Thurston (4 seats) 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 0900 2026-02-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b3df6af-e653-4080-bef7-a5116d0d6845
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d5985f7-daec-41a2-a767-0e89ff8d22b9
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
£4,085 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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

SKYLINE247

Further Information

Notice Documents

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