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2026-08-03 09:00 - QOC669 Beck Row and Red Lodge to Acorn Park School, Banham Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2026 at 11:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for providing transport services from Beck Row and Red Lodge to Acorn Park School in Banham, Norfolk. The contract was awarded to 24x7 Ltd, with the award notice published on 5th August 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement initiated as a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, based on the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract, valued at £374,224, will commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2031, with the possibility of extension until 2034. While the procurement stage is complete, noteworthy deadlines included clarifications by 31st July 2026 and submission by 3rd August 2026. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in transport services. It is particularly advantageous for those with experience in providing school transport or operating passenger service systems, as evidenced by participating entity 24x7 Ltd. Although the procurement suitability does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the right capabilities and experience in areas covered by the contract could experience substantial growth. Engaging in such public sector contracts could enhance business portfolios and establish long-term relationships with regional authorities such as the Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-08-03 09:00 - QOC669 Beck Row and Red Lodge to Acorn Park School, Banham Norfolk - 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. Beck Row and Red Lodge to Acorn Park School, Banham Norfolk. 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 Monday 3rd August 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 on Friday 31st July 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2034.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3a057e-641b-4972-8d5e-30446f106dc2
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
£374,224 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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