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2026-01-06 09:00 - QOC694 Rattlesden to Kingsbrook School Southburgh, Norfolk & Depden Care Farm, Depden - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 12:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed its procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services from Rattlesden to Kingsbrook School in Southburgh, Norfolk, and Depden Care Farm in Depden. This award marks the final stage of the tender process, with Ant Travel Limited securing the contract. With a total contract value of £15,300.32 and a duration from 7 January 2026 to 31 July 2026, this procurement falls under the transport services category, classified under CPV code 60000000. Although the procurement method details remain unspecified, the successful bid was part of a mini-competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System, as per the OJEU Notice 2018/S 031-067685. Key deadlines included a tender submission closing on 6 January 2026, shortly followed by the award date the same day, with prior clarification opportunities provided until 5 January 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises experienced in providing passenger transport services across the specified regions. The focus on service delivery to educational and care institutions indicates a tailored requirement for reliable and efficient transportation solutions, suitable for businesses with logistical expertise and capacity. Larger transport companies or those specialised in educational transport services are likely to benefit most from such opportunities, given the emphasis on sustained service provision over a six-month period, as outlined in the contract. The geographic scope, including wide-reaching service ability across the United Kingdom and affiliated territories, further suggests potential expansion and strategic market engagement for competing firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-01-06 09:00 - QOC694 Rattlesden to Kingsbrook School Southburgh, Norfolk & Depden Care Farm, Depden - 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. Rattlesden to Kingsbrook School Southburgh, Norfolk & Depden Care Farm, Depden. 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 6th January 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 5th January 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8511f6d1-3561-422e-abc8-f9fbab929075
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad20178-d955-4e42-be2d-12336e2532c5
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
£15,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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

ANT TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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