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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed a procurement process titled "QOC901 Cavendish to The Greenwell Academy, Harlow, Essex." The procurement was a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, with industry classification in transport services excluding waste transport. The process reached the award stage on 29th July 2026. The procurement involves services starting from 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026, with a contract value of £11,850.30. The location for delivery addresses spans several regions, including the British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender can create business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in transport services. Due to the scope of the delivery regions, businesses with capabilities in managing extensive transport logistics, both domestically and internationally, will find this contract advantageous. Companies offering specialised passenger transport solutions can also benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes to expand their market presence and service portfolio.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2026-07-28 09:00 - QOC901 Cavendish to The Greenwell Academy, Harlow, Essex - 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. Cavendish to The Greenwell Academy, Harlow, Essex. 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 Tuesday 28th July 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 27th 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5079f4f6-112b-4f98-90f5-4ad724b8fd08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ae2057-0f6b-4952-af92-966016f83592
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
£11,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
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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

A2B CONTRACT CARS

Further Information

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