QBE069 09:00 2026-06-04 Lakenheath & Brandon to Abbey Gardens School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a contract involving the provision of passenger transport services, specifically titled "QBE069 09:00 2026-06-04 Lakenheath & Brandon to Abbey Gardens School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD". The procurement falls under the services category within the transport sector, excluding waste transport. The location covered includes Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, United Kingdom. Key dates in the process included a submission deadline on 4th June 2026 at 09:00, with the contract period commencing on 8th June 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The procurement method details were not specified, and the process related to a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System tendered through an OJEU notice. The value of the contract awarded to CABS, the supplier, amounts to GBP 67,402.50.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Given the size and duration of the contract, companies can potentially secure long-term revenue streams while expanding their operations within the Suffolk region. The opportunity to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System allows businesses to refine and tailor their offerings to meet specific demands as outlined by Suffolk County Council. While the procurement process has been completed, companies similar to CABS, which already successfully secured the tender, might consider upcoming similar opportunities to grow their business and establish a strong foothold in public transport service provision in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

QBE069 09:00 2026-06-04 Lakenheath & Brandon to Abbey Gardens 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. QBE069 09:00 2026-06-04 Lakenheath & Brandon to Abbey Gardens 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 2026-06-04. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-06-03 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8dd0c6da-a33e-4c52-9809-923ce9b0b400
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df394e87-17f4-4b2d-9310-ba5018705587
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
£67,402 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

CABS

Further Information

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