BR032, 0900 2026-07-01, Blythburgh - Sotherton - Ilketshall St Andrew- Barsham - Sir John Leman High School, Beccles (8 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

03 Jul 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for passenger transport services titled "BR032, 0900 2026-07-01, Blythburgh - Sotherton - Ilketshall St Andrew- Barsham - Sir John Leman High School, Beccles (8 seats)." This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, this contracting process progressed through various stages and concluded with the award stage on 3rd July 2026. The contract period spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with a potential extension up until 31st July 2031. The procurement method was associated with a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System as referenced in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This tender offers significant opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those capable of fulfilling passenger transport needs within Suffolk. The awarded contract to D R FOSDIKE LTD, valued at £92,150, demonstrates viable economic prospects for businesses involved in delivering efficient and reliable transportation services. While the procurement process did not focus on creating opportunities specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with strong logistical capabilities and a focus on local passenger services would find this contract beneficial. The award notice exemplifies the potential for experienced operators in the regional transport sector to expand their portfolio through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

BR032, 0900 2026-07-01, Blythburgh - Sotherton - Ilketshall St Andrew- Barsham - Sir John Leman High School, Beccles (8 seats) - 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. BR032, 0900 2026-07-01, Blythburgh - Sotherton - Ilketshall St Andrew- Barsham - Sir John Leman High School, Beccles (8 seats) 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 0900 2026-07-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-29 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-528fbd03-fc8f-4842-83a2-a1a071f27146
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2deb98-fd4b-44bb-a789-45a09ce84c36
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
£92,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

D R FOSDIKE

Further Information

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