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QOC884 2026-05-06 (0900) Woodbridge to Holme Court School, Cambridge (4 seats and passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 May 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process titled "QOC884 2026-05-06 (0900) Woodbridge to Holme Court School, Cambridge (4 seats and passenger assistant)" under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with CPV code 60000000. The procurement reached the award stage on 7th May 2026. This contract involves the provision of passenger transport services from Woodbridge to Holme Court School, with a start date of 18th May 2026 and a potential extension until 31st July 2032. The procurement method was a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System and was awarded a contract value of £318,060 to Star Light Connect Limited, a supplier based in Ipswich, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to engage with local authorities and expand their operations in the United Kingdom, particularly those that can provide reliable and efficient transport solutions. While this specific award process is complete, similar tenders may offer prospects for companies able to meet the requirements of public transport contracts. Businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to high standards in transportation would be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector, with potential future opportunities likely available through Dynamic Purchasing Systems set up by public sector entities.

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Notice Title

QOC884 2026-05-06 (0900) Woodbridge to Holme Court School, Cambridge (4 seats and passenger assistant) - 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. QOC884 2026-05-06 (0900) Woodbridge to Holme Court School, Cambridge (4 seats and passenger assistant) 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 on 06/05/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 05/05/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2032.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2902e93f-6b29-45b5-b4c8-13194f3daaf7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c0c1f4f-da57-4ec0-b290-1b92102f020c
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
£318,060 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 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

STAR LIGHT CONNECT

Further Information

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