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2026-07-07 HL973 Stradishall to Stour Valley Community School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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23 Jul 2026 at 13:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "2026-07-07 HL973 Stradishall to Stour Valley Community School - AWARD". This procurement pertains to the transport services industry, with a CPV code classification of 60000000, and involves the provision of passenger transport services. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, with Central Connect Transport Limited having been awarded the contract on 7th July 2026. Services under this contract are set to start on 3rd September 2026 and will continue until 31st July 2031, potentially being extended until 31st July 2033. The total contract value is £325,850 GBP. This contract covers services within various regions, including United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man. The procurement method is not specified, and it originated from a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This contract award provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, especially those with experience or capability in servicing educational institutions. Given the sizeable value and duration of the contract, companies involved in passenger transportation, especially those looking to expand their market reach within the UK and associated territories, stand to benefit significantly. Businesses seeking to utilise or adapt to sustainability measures in transport can particularly leverage this contract to foster growth and stable income streams over the next few years. Despite the contract not being tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport firms are well-positioned to make strategic expansions through similar contracts in the dynamic purchasing framework employed by Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-07-07 HL973 Stradishall to Stour Valley Community 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. 2026-07-07 HL973 Stradishall to Stour Valley Community 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 7TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is WEDNESDAY 1ST 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-b5fd17-6f7cc803-2882-44b7-8168-585df45f4459
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628db10a-801e-4a20-81ea-5d87c727e15b
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
£325,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 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

CENTRAL CONNECT TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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