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QOC037 0900 2026-06-25 Hitcham, Suffolk to Southview School, Witham (Wheelchair accessible, Passenger Assistant required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a scheduled school journey from Hitcham, Suffolk, to Southview School in Witham. The service requires a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and a passenger assistant, supporting a pupil’s transport to school. It falls within the wider category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The delivery information identifies Suffolk and the United Kingdom, with the buyer based in Ipswich. This is a specific education transport requirement rather than a general fleet or vehicle supply contract. The procurement was run by the council’s passenger transport function for a named route and school, so relevant businesses are operators able to provide accessible, assisted passenger journeys in this area.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to SCHOOLLINK SUFFOLK LTD on 29 July 2026. The award value is £145,635 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. It was conducted as a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The original submission deadline was 25 June 2026 at 09:00, with clarification questions due by 23 June 2026 at 09:00. The requirement was evaluated through that mini-competition, and the recorded tender status is complete. The award is active and covers the single described school transport requirement.

This award demonstrates demand from Suffolk County Council for dedicated assisted school transport involving wheelchair access and a passenger assistant. A credible future supplier would need an accessible vehicle suitable for the passenger’s mobility needs, trained staff able to provide safe passenger assistance, and the operational discipline to deliver a reliable home-to-school journey. Local knowledge of Hitcham, Suffolk, Witham and the surrounding routes would support resilient day-to-day performance, including dependable timing and contingency arrangements. Operators should also be able to manage school transport safeguarding, passenger care and communication with the council and school. The requirement is suited to an established passenger transport business with sufficient vehicle and staffing capacity for a substantial multi-year service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC037 0900 2026-06-25 Hitcham, Suffolk to Southview School, Witham (Wheelchair accessible, Passenger Assistant required) - 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. QOC037 0900 2026-06-25 Hitcham, Suffolk to Southview School, Witham (Wheelchair accessible, Passenger Assistant required) 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 2026-06-25. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-23 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24e2e97d-8233-4700-839b-26c37d3e5650
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57251587-e44c-4de7-9d5f-d1c2ce75ac8c
Current Stage
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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
£145,635 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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

SCHOOLLINK SUFFOLK LTD

Further Information

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