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QSB155 0900 2026-03-02 East Bergholt - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Mar 2026 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the tender process for the procurement titled "QSB155 0900 2026-03-02 East Bergholt - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford." This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, with the contracting stage reaching the award phase as of 3rd March 2026. The tender involved a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System aimed at supplying passenger transport services, with submissions having been due by 9:00 am on 2nd March 2026. The services will commence on 6th March 2026 and run until 31st July 2030, with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport located at Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, acting as the buyer. The awarded contract, valued at £132,088, has been granted to the supplier A2B Needham Market.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of offering passenger transport solutions. While the procurement process was tailored to suppliers larger than SMEs and VCSEs, businesses with the capability to deliver six-seated vehicles for school transport will find growth potential under this long-term contract. A2B Needham Market emerged as the successful supplier, presenting a model of service provision that other organisations in similar geographic regions can aspire to. The competitive aspect of the tender, within the framework of a Dynamic Purchasing System, grants businesses a structured avenue to bid for future opportunities in Suffolk County's passenger transport initiatives.

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Notice Title

QSB155 0900 2026-03-02 East Bergholt - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle required) - 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. QSB155 0900 2026-03-02 East Bergholt - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle required) 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 2026-03-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-27 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b7698d2-4bca-4d62-a4ea-a924359a86af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32ebc536-ba5c-458e-8d72-fbef7426a7e2
Current Stage
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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
£132,088 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 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

A2B NEEDHAM MARKET

Further Information

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