Award

2026-01-13 09:00 - QBE359 Hawstead to ReConnect 1-1, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

13 Jan 2026 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is captured in this contract related to the supply of passenger transport services. The specific procurement was a mini competition for the transportation route from Hawstead to ReConnect 1-1, Bury St Edmunds, under a Dynamic Purchasing System with the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The tender, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for Transport services (excluding waste transport), concluded with an award to Ant Travel Limited. It reached the award stage as of 13th January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 15th January 2026 and end on 31st July 2026. The procurement's focus encompasses regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This procurement contract represents significant business growth potential for entities engaged in the transport services industry, especially those focused on passenger transport. The contract value is GBP 4,904.28, offering a substantial project for mid-sized transport service providers. Suffolk County Council's processes can be navigated by businesses with experience or capacity in serving large-scale public contracts, drawing particular attention to companies suited to work within structured government procurement frameworks. Companies interested in leveraging such opportunities should be equipped to submit competitive proposals within specified deadlines and should be capable of adhering to public service delivery standards as expected in such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-01-13 09:00 - QBE359 Hawstead to ReConnect 1-1, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Hawstead to ReConnect 1-1, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Tuesday 13th January 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 12th January 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cbea3a3-c123-41fb-bda8-448315aeee3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67457f1c-361d-471a-9f9c-90db127c486a
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
£4,904 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

ANT TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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