2026-07-06 09:00 - QML074 South Bury St Edmunds to The Willows Child Development, Mildenhall - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

06 Jul 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically from South Bury St Edmunds to The Willows Child Development in Mildenhall. The procurement, identified as "QML074," was a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System with an OJEU Notice Id of 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement process, in the 'award' stage as of 6th July 2026, saw bids closed at 9:00 on the same day, with a contract period extending from 7th July 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and is managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, specifically those able to meet the logistical demands of the specified route. Although not explicitly SME or VCSE-focused, the project is suitable for companies like Easy Cabs East Anglia Limited, the successful supplier, who can deliver reliable transport services. Businesses with existing operations in or around Suffolk or those seeking to expand their service coverage may find a fitting opportunity in this or similar procurement exercises managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2026-07-06 09:00 - QML074 South Bury St Edmunds to The Willows Child Development, Mildenhall - 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. South Bury St Edmunds to The Willows Child Development, Mildenhall. 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 6th July 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 3rd July 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1be00da0-63b4-47ed-9138-8ebc21c04144
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d72e833-6f81-4988-b550-dac7dccae7c2
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
£21,213 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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

SHAZZAD ULLAH ULLAH T/A EASY CABS EAST ANGLIA

Further Information

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