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QBE008 09:00 2026-02-02 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Sexton's Manor Community Primary School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council conducted a tender process to procure passenger transport services from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Sexton's Manor Community Primary School, located in the same area. The process, which utilised a Dynamic Purchasing System advertised under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685, has culminated in the awarding stage. The tender, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services excluding waste transport, is complete as of 2nd February 2026. The contract period extends from 4th February 2026 to 31st July 2028, while the procurement did not specify the method used. Although late submissions were not accepted, clarification inquiries were entertained until 30th January 2026. The primary contact for the procurement is Marina Akhmetzyanova, and Suffolk County Council issued the tender from their offices in Ipswich, Suffolk.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for service providers in the transport industry, especially those with experience in passenger transport services. Companies like Mark Burley trading as MSB Transportation Services and Zanyar Ali Taxis have been successful suppliers for this tender, highlighting the competitive nature of the sector. With a contract value of £47,310, businesses focusing on regional transport within the United Kingdom could see significant growth through successful completion of such contracts. Although this particular procurement may not favour SMEs or VCSEs as per its suitability criteria, it remains an appealing opportunity for well-established transport firms looking to expand their portfolios in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

QBE008 09:00 2026-02-02 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Sexton's Manor Community Primary School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - 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. QBE008 09:00 2026-02-02 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Sexton's Manor Community Primary School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 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 2026-02-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-01-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57c377b3-4b45-49fa-ac7b-86db8ef86638
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84d3d07-ef33-47f9-b1d4-2f7c9d2e5d49
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
£47,310 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

MARK BURLEY TRADING AS MSB TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

ZANYAR ALI TAXIS

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