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2026-03-30 09:00 - QOC873 Lakenheath to Kingsbrook School, Southburgh, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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30 Mar 2026 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves the award of a contract for passenger transport services, spanning from Lakenheath to Kingsbrook School in Southburgh, Norfolk. This award is part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System focused on passenger transport services, classified within the CPV category of Transport services (excluding waste transport). The contract was awarded on 30th March 2026, with services commencing on 14th April 2026 and lasting until 31st July 2029. The procurement stage was the award stage, marking the completion of the tender process. The deadline for submission was set for 9:00 am on 30th March 2026, with clarification questions allowed until 3:00 pm on 27th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those equipped to handle passenger transport services across diverse geographical regions, including the United Kingdom and other specified territories. The procurement method was not explicitly detailed, yet it aligns with dynamic purchasing principles, offering scope for potential suppliers to engage in competitive bidding processes. The successful supplier, Jueb ali t/a St Edmunds Cars, demonstrates the potential for growth within small to medium enterprises that specialise in such transport solutions, although this particular process was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, due to existing criteria. Interested companies can leverage similar procurements to expand their market reach within transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-03-30 09:00 - QOC873 Lakenheath to Kingsbrook School, Southburgh, Norfolk - 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. Lakenheath to Kingsbrook School, Southburgh, Norfolk. 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 Monday 30th March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th March 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51e52590-b3bd-4537-9f8e-d00b8d0f64c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718789d9-d590-4a28-b9b9-b3f6dcd6241e
Current Stage
Award
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
£93,335 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 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
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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

JUEB ALI T/A ST EDMUNDS CARS

Further Information

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