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2026-02-23 09:00 - QBE370 Great Cornard to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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24 Feb 2026 at 12:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically covering the route from Great Cornard to Innov8 Workshops in Rougham. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. It is situated in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement process was executed through a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, concluding with an award stage. Submissions had to be returned by 09:00 on 23rd February 2026, with the contract period starting on 25th February 2026 and ending on 31st July 2026.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Given that the contract was awarded to Stour Valley Cabs, businesses similar to this supplier, particularly those with capabilities in managing regular transport services within regional bounds, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. While the opportunity does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, it remains a valuable chance for established transport operators looking to expand their market share and service offerings within Suffolk or similar locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-02-23 09:00 - QBE370 Great Cornard to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - 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 Cornard to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham. 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 Monday 23rd February 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 20th February 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d76699d-56a7-4db2-af42-ce0223aa09a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad757195-01be-4979-aac6-be3ee1ab28bb
Current Stage
Award
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
£4,902 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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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

STOUR VALLEY CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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