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BH266, 0900 2026-07-01, Brampton - Beccles - Ilketshall St Andrew - Bungay High School (8 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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02 Jul 2026 at 14:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully concluded the award process for a contract titled "BH266, 0900 2026-07-01, Brampton - Beccles - Ilketshall St Andrew - Bungay High School (8 seats)." This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and was part of a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The contract period is set from 31st August 2028 to 31st July 2030. The procurement method was not specified, but the process reached the award stage on 2nd July 2026, with D R Fosdike Ltd being the appointed supplier. The services cover multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and its territories.

This contract provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services. The substantial contract value of £93,860 makes it an attractive proposition for companies capable of delivering consistent and reliable transport solutions. As this opportunity caters specifically to a passenger transport service for a school route, businesses with experience in educational transport logistics and those with a strong compliance record in safety and punctuality will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Potential suppliers should be attentive to dynamic purchasing systems as they offer recurring opportunities for growth and partnership with established entities like Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BH266, 0900 2026-07-01, Brampton - Beccles - Ilketshall St Andrew - Bungay High School (8 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. BH266, 0900 2026-07-01, Brampton - Beccles - Ilketshall St Andrew - Bungay High School (8 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 2026-07-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-29 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5c95aa-1d60-4c9e-815c-eb1efcc511e8
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
£93,860 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2028 - 31 Jul 2030 1-2 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

D R FOSDIKE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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