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HL977 2026-07-22 09.00 Stoke by Clare to Clare Primary School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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23 Jul 2026 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for passenger transport services, specifically a contract titled "HL977 2026-07-22 09.00 Stoke by Clare to Clare Primary School - AWARD". It falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport (CPV code 60000000). The tendering stage concluded with an award on 22 July 2026, and the contract period extends from 3 September 2026 to 31 August 2031. The procurement was conducted via a dynamic purchasing system, with submission deadlines on 22 July 2026 and clarification questions due by 20 July 2026. The council reserves the right to extend the contract until 31 July 2033.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Companies that are experienced in logistical operations and possess the capacity to service rural routes, such as those in the Stoke by Clare and Clare Primary School area, will find this contract particularly suitable. It is ideal for firms ready to engage in long-term partnerships with local authorities and expand their service offerings within the scope of public sector transport needs. The awarded supplier, John Barry T/A John's Taxis, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities, benefiting from both geographical proximity and relevant service capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HL977 2026-07-22 09.00 Stoke by Clare to Clare 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. HL977 2026-07-22 09.00 Stoke by Clare to Clare 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 WEDNESDAY 22ND JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is MONDAY 20TH 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919332d8-4d67-4cdf-9eb0-5bfd5077ed86
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
£146,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 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

JOHN BARRY T/A JOHN'S TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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