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2026-05-27 09:00 - QBE397 Haverhill to Prepped Academy, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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27 May 2026 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a tender process for the procurement of transport services under the title "QBE397 Haverhill to Prepped Academy, Bury St Edmunds." This contract falls within the transport services industry category and involves transporting services to and from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The procurement process reached the award stage on 27th May 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026. The total contract value is £12,232.20 GBP. The procurement strategy employed was through a dynamic purchasing system, aligning with the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. Although specific procurement details were not provided, this marks a significant step in Suffolk County Council's transport services strategy.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped to operate within Suffolk and surrounding areas. Companies that can effectively manage and deliver transport services from Haverhill to Bury St Edmunds will find this contract advantageous. The opportunity is best suited for established transport service providers, although it is not specifically marked as suitable for small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises. As Suffolk County Council aims to provide reliable and efficient transport services, companies with a proven track record in similar projects would have a competitive edge in future engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-05-27 09:00 - QBE397 Haverhill to Prepped Academy, 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. Haverhill to Prepped Academy, 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 Wednesday 27th May 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 26th May 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/506662fd-9ed7-4bd7-bfec-4602e8c8711e
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
£12,232 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

FIRST STOP TRAVEL EA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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