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2026-03-13 ML011 Euston to Thetford - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Mar 2026 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, has completed the procurement process titled "2026-03-13 ML011 Euston to Thetford - AWARD", focusing on passenger transport services. This contract falls under the industry category of Transport Services, excluding waste transport, with CPV code 60000000. The procurement stage is the Award stage, dated 13 March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 17 March 2026 to 31 July 2030. The project addresses transport needs within various global regions, including the UK and Europe. Notably, the procurement method was not specified, and the tender was conducted as a mini competition through a Dynamic Purchasing System against OJEU Notice 2018/S 031-067685.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector to expand by securing long-term contracts with public authorities. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with expertise in passenger transport can benefit from this procurement. "All Day Cars", located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, has successfully been awarded the contract, valued at £81,369.40. These opportunities are particularly suitable for experienced service providers that can deliver reliable transport solutions across various territories, including British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom, thereby enhancing their market presence and fostering growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-03-13 ML011 Euston to Thetford - 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. 2026-03-13 ML011 Euston to Thetford 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 FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2026 AT 11.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 10TH MARCH 2026 AT 11.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4dcbe1cf-818a-465d-8d27-fce3028523fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e1030-1fb6-44a5-9ff1-d72822c2bcf1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£81,369 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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
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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

ALL DAY CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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