WE914, 0900 2026-07-10, Orford, Butley, Ufford to Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge (57 Seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently conducted a procurement process titled "WE914, 0900 2026-07-10, Orford, Butley, Ufford to Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge (57 Seats)". The project falls under the industry category of transport services and is located across several regions including the United Kingdom and other territories. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 21st July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £138,700, will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The tender was overseen by Suffolk County Council, with the involvement of key contact Leila Riches.

This awarded tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the transport services sector, particularly for businesses that can provide reliable and large-capacity passenger transport. It is particularly well-suited for transport companies capable of managing routes involving multiple high-demand locations and serving educational institutions. While SMEs and VCSEs are not the primary focus, companies with experience in passenger transport services will find this tender an ideal opportunity to expand their service offerings within the Suffolk region and beyond.

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Notice Title

WE914, 0900 2026-07-10, Orford, Butley, Ufford to Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge (57 Seats) - 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. WE914, 0900 2026-07-10, Orford, Butley, Ufford to Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge (57 Seats) 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 2026-07-10 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-08 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a90dce6-b26c-47be-a3de-6be411730bfc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8feece01-3861-48a1-abcb-51aef507a160
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
£138,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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

PHILIP OVERY T/A ANGIES TOURS

Further Information

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