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QOC869 09:00 2026-02-19 Haverhill, Suffolk to Granta School, Linton, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, titled "QOC869 09:00 2026-02-19 Haverhill, Suffolk to Granta School, Linton, Cambridgeshire - AWARD". This contract falls under the transport services industry category and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which was part of a dynamic purchasing system, concluded with the award stage. The deadline for submissions was 09:00 on 19th February 2026, and the contract runs from 23rd February 2026 to 31st July 2029. The key supplier selected through this process is Star Cabs LTD, with the contract valued at £78,204 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those capable of delivering efficient and reliable transportation solutions. Businesses specialising in passenger transport services are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts, given the on-going need for regular and specialised transport arrangements for educational institutions. By engaging in similar procurement opportunities, businesses can expand their service portfolio, enhance their competitive standing, and establish long-term partnerships with public sector organisations like Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC869 09:00 2026-02-19 Haverhill, Suffolk to Granta School, Linton, Cambridgeshire - 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. QOC869 09:00 2026-02-19 Haverhill, Suffolk to Granta School, Linton, Cambridgeshire 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 2026-02-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ece148f-6814-40cf-b1aa-1ea58db43e03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d970fa-1bb4-41a2-8618-1f484a61d681
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
£78,204 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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

STAR CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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