Award

2026-02-03 09:00 - QML068 Bury St Edmunds to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

03 Feb 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a public procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services from Bury St Edmunds to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden. The procurement falls under the industry category “Transport services (excl. Waste transport)” and was conducted as a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The contracting process reached the award stage as of 3rd February 2026, with contract execution planned to begin on 23rd February 2026 and to end on 31st July 2030. The procurement opportunity is associated with a budget of £187,471.84, and the contract has been awarded to 24x7 Ltd.

This contract award presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of managing long-term commitments and operating across diverse locations, both within and outside the United Kingdom. Though specifically not open to SMEs and VCSEs, larger transport service companies with a comprehensive geographic reach can leverage such projects to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in the public transport sector managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. The procurement method, although unspecified, implies a competitive environment encouraging renowned industry players to vie for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

2026-02-03 09:00 - QML068 Bury St Edmunds to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden - 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. Bury St Edmunds to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden. 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 Tuesday 3rd February 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 2nd February 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39dc603a-9e7d-4f2e-b732-c88f3fbae7e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a509fbc6-407b-4c1f-a355-15bf226da270
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
£187,471 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
Leila Riches
Contact Email
leila.riches@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265993

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

24X7

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