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QSC228 09:00 2026-07-23 Glemsford, Suffolk to Stour Valley Community School, Clare, Sudbury - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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23 Jul 2026 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focuses on the provision of passenger transport services within the transportation category. The contract, titled "QSC228 09:00 2026-07-23 Glemsford, Suffolk to Stour Valley Community School, Clare, Sudbury - AWARD", covers services in various locations including Suffolk and broader regions such as the United Kingdom and Europe. The tender process reached its award stage on 23rd July 2026, with the contract set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and run through 31st July 2029. This procurement, valued at GBP 34,200, was secured by Felix Taxis & Co. The procurement method details were not specified, and the mini competition was carried out under the existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities primarily for transport service providers capable of delivering reliable passenger transport. Ideal candidates are established service providers, given the specification for larger enterprises over SMEs or VCSEs. The contract's three-year duration and substantial coverage across significant regions offer a stable source of revenue and expansion prospects for businesses adept in navigating dynamic and geographically diverse contracts. It is particularly suitable for companies with a strong track record in the sector and those looking to expand within the regional public transport markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC228 09:00 2026-07-23 Glemsford, Suffolk to Stour Valley Community School, Clare, Sudbury - 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. QSC228 09:00 2026-07-23 Glemsford, Suffolk to Stour Valley Community School, Clare, Sudbury 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 2026-07-23 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-07-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37832265-077c-465a-a744-6ebe1dcb1121
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63279f2c-94ec-4a22-a745-4e65361961f6
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
£34,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 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 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

FELIX TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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