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AWE003 2026-04-01 Bawdsey to Potsford Farm, Wickham Market Road Letheringham Suffolk IP13 0NB (4seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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02 Apr 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "AWE003 2026-04-01 Bawdsey to Potsford Farm, Wickham Market Road Letheringham Suffolk IP13 0NB", which falls under the services category, specifically transport services (excluding waste transport), as per the CPV classification code 60000000. This procurement involves a four-seater vehicle service, covering locations within the Suffolk area. The award was published on 2nd April 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 6th April 2026 to 31st March 2031, manifesting a long-term logistical requirement for the buying organisation. The contract was awarded to M&R (Woodbridge) Ltd, valued at GBP 71,472.96, following a mini competition approach via a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This tender signifies a considerable opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport industry, especially those capable of providing reliable vehicle services over extended periods. Companies similar to M&R (Woodbridge) Ltd, which can cater to regional transport needs, may find this opportunity to engage in dynamic purchasing advantageous for business growth. This type of procurement is well-suited for businesses equipped with the necessary fleet and services to meet the long-term and specific transport demands required by the council's contract. The involvement of a Dynamic Purchasing System also suggests an ongoing potential for businesses to join similar opportunities, supporting further engagement with public sector tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWE003 2026-04-01 Bawdsey to Potsford Farm, Wickham Market Road Letheringham Suffolk IP13 0NB (4seater vehicle required) - 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. AWE003 2026-04-01 Bawdsey to Potsford Farm, Wickham Market Road Letheringham Suffolk IP13 0NB (4seater vehicle required) 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 2026-04-01 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-03-25 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c7eddf5-d0b9-482b-b937-c7e587db1f23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3048b872-aceb-448e-99d8-779f2bf840a8
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
£71,472 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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

M&R (WOODBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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