Award

2026-05-26 09:00 - QBE396 Bury St Edmunds to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 May 2026 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "QBE396 Bury St Edmunds to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD" was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This contract falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically covering the provision of passenger transport. Located in Bury St Edmunds, the project adhered to the timeline with a tender submission deadline on 26th May 2026 and a contract commencement date on 1st June 2026, running until 31st July 2030. Although the procurement method was not specified, this contract was managed as a mini competition under a dynamic purchasing system, and it has reached the award stage, with a completion status as of 26th May 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services. The contract, valued at £257,931.84, was awarded to 24x7 Ltd, highlighting opportunities for well-equipped firms capable of servicing transport needs in and around Bury St Edmunds. Businesses possessing experience in handling school transport contracts or those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector transport services may find similar tenders advantageous. Firms that focus on delivering reliable and efficient transport services and those looking to broaden their reach within the UK transport sector could consider similar opportunities to enhance their service offerings and growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-05-26 09:00 - QBE396 Bury St Edmunds to Riverwalk School, 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. Bury St Edmunds to Riverwalk School, 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 Tuesday 26th May 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 22nd May 2026 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7eda3c4-d222-4664-91e9-96537808eb59
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
£257,931 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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
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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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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