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IP445, 0900 2026-07-21, Flowton - Somersham - Willisham - Nettlestead - Baylham - Claydon High School (16 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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23 Jul 2026 at 07:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "IP445, 0900 2026-07-21, Flowton - Somersham - Willisham - Nettlestead - Baylham - Claydon High School (16 seats)." This procurement, categorised under transport services, encompasses locations including the United Kingdom and specific areas in Europe. The award was confirmed on 23rd July 2026 with Communities Together East Anglia selected as the supplier. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2028. Key procurement methods and processes were conducted under a Dynamic Purchasing System, originating from an OJEU Notice (2018/S 031-067685).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of operating in Suffolk and surrounding regions. Companies with expertise in providing reliable and efficient transport solutions will be particularly well-positioned to meet the project's requirements. Although the procurement process was not explicitly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations or those with robust capabilities in managing passenger transport logistics are likely to find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and capacity. The substantial contract value of £62,320 further underscores the potential for revenue growth for the chosen supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IP445, 0900 2026-07-21, Flowton - Somersham - Willisham - Nettlestead - Baylham - Claydon High School (16 seats) - 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. IP445, 0900 2026-07-21, Flowton - Somersham - Willisham - Nettlestead - Baylham - Claydon High School (16 seats) 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 2026-07-21. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aadc168-117a-4a96-90ca-f78b462f933f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb9be4cc-8932-44ac-a810-fd54d3b777cc
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
£62,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

COMMUNITIES TOGETHER EAST ANGLIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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