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QOC868 09:00 2026-02-18 Long Melford, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Feb 2026 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport focused on the provision of passenger transport services, outlined in the contract titled "QOC868 09:00 2026-02-18 Long Melford, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire". The award stage is complete, with BMF Cars securing the contract valued at £195,274.40, starting from 24th February 2026 and ending on 31st July 2030. This project forms part of a Dynamic Purchasing System announced in the public domain (OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685). Key dates included a submission deadline on 18th February 2026 at 09:00. Suffolk County Council’s initiative involves services within the transport category, emphasizing locations across various regions, including but not limited to the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, presenting the potential for long-term engagement. Transport service providers can leverage this contract to build their credibility and expand operations. While SMEs and VCSEs might find participation challenging due to stipulated suitability criteria, businesses with robust infrastructure and service delivery capabilities stand in good stead to compete effectively. Contractual opportunities and collaborations, established through engagements like this, can foster growth and sustainability in providing consistent passenger transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC868 09:00 2026-02-18 Long Melford, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, 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. QOC868 09:00 2026-02-18 Long Melford, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, 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 2026-02-18. 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-b5fd17-520f704d-7691-4220-a118-238352229811
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61eeee68-24b0-4d3d-845b-c591fb122a3d
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
£195,274 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 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

BMF CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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