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QSB198 0900 2026-06-29 Newmarket - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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01 Jul 2026 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "QSB198 0900 2026-06-29 Newmarket - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle required)" in the transport services industry category. The contract, which falls under the CPV classification "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)," covers various delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and several British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage is now in the 'Award' phase, with the contract awarded to A2B Needham Market on 1st July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2031, with a total value of GBP 169,100. Suffolk County Council's legal representative is based in Ipswich, Suffolk.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped with a fleet capable of fulfilling the dynamic needs highlighted in the tender. With a long-term contract duration of nearly five years, businesses providing low-capacity vehicles, such as 4-seated taxis or minibuses, are well-suited to deliver services in line with the contract's requirements. Companies like A2B Needham Market, with experience and operational capacity in the specified locations, demonstrate the type of enterprise that can thrive under such procurement engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB198 0900 2026-06-29 Newmarket - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle required) - 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. QSB198 0900 2026-06-29 Newmarket - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle required). 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 0900 2026-06-29. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-26 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aece21f-6f2a-4168-992b-3590cf835343
Current Stage
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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
£169,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

A2B NEEDHAM MARKET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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