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TN170 2026-07-14 09.00 Stowlangtoft to Norton Primary School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Jul 2026 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage. The contract, identified as TN170, involves supplying passenger transport services, specifically a route from Stowlangtoft to Norton Primary School. This procurement falls under the "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)" category. The key dates included a submission deadline of 14th July 2026, with the contract period set to run from 3rd September 2026 to 31st August 2031. The contracting authority is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, and the procurement method details were unspecified. The value of the awarded contract is £113,050 and has been assigned to the supplier Turners of Gt Barton Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the transport services sector, with a particular focus on those capable of providing efficient school transport solutions. Companies with expertise in passenger transport services may find this contract especially beneficial for expanding their operations within the local and regional markets. Although the contract does not appear to be specifically targeted at SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, businesses with the capability to deliver high-quality, reliable services should find this an advantageous contract to pursue. The potential for contract extension until 31st July 2033 adds an opportunity for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TN170 2026-07-14 09.00 Stowlangtoft to Norton Primary School - 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. TN170 2026-07-14 09.00 Stowlangtoft to Norton Primary School 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 TUESDAY 14TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is WEDNESDAY 8TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2033

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e209419-7749-442b-9002-33c4167d04ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d18598a-cf87-4502-9a6b-758a5f0b45ce
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
£113,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 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
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

TURNERS OF GT BARTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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