2026-06-17 09:00 - QBE033 Mildenhall to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, has recently completed the procurement process for passenger transport services under the CPV code 60000000, specifically for transport services excluding waste transport. This tender, titled "QBE033 Mildenhall to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds," has moved to the award stage with a contract starting from 22nd June 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2031. The procurement involved a mini-competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System related to passenger transport services, with submissions having been due by 17th June 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £241,281 GBP, and the procurement method details were not specified.

This contract provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses capable of managing long-term transport contracts across various locations in the UK, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally, would find this contract particularly aligned with their operations. While the tender process has completed, businesses in this sector should consider registering interest in future Dynamic Purchasing Systems managed by Suffolk County Council, ensuring they are well-placed for similar opportunities in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2026-06-17 09:00 - QBE033 Mildenhall to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Mildenhall to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Wednesday 17th June 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 16th June 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ffc12b9-6b51-4579-a959-4b3fccc22fb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7df9e88-229d-47aa-bf8a-0e03d89e6581
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
£241,281 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 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
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

UNITY TRAVEL

Further Information

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