Award

2026-02-03 09:00 - QML069 Great Whelnetham to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 11:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the transport services tender titled "QML069 Great Whelnetham to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden." This contract, under the industry category of transport services, excludes waste transport and is slated to run from 23 February 2026 until 31 July 2030. The procurement stage is concluded with the award stage, marked as complete, with the award being announced on 4 February 2026. The procurement was part of a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, originally notified via OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. This contract is based in Suffolk, United Kingdom, and does not cater specifically to SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender presents growth opportunities mainly in the transport service sector, favouring businesses capable of providing efficient and reliable passenger transport services. It is ideal for companies specialising in school or local community transport services, similar to the awarded supplier, Muhammad Saleem Ashraf trading as Acorn Taxis Thetford Ltd. The contract, valued at £74,911.30, could spur potential collaborations with educational institutions in Suffolk, offering sustained business over its four-year duration. Businesses with an established presence in the region and experience in passenger transport services will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-02-03 09:00 - QML069 Great Whelnetham to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden - 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. Great Whelnetham to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden. 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 3rd February 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 2nd February 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f7529d4-de75-476e-96f7-2bc10303d667
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31edba34-e947-4ba3-8e87-1f49c1f9d227
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
£74,911 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 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

MUHAMMAD SALEEM ASHRAF T/A ACORN TAXIS THETFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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