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QEE018 2026-08-25 (0900) Pulham Market to Hartismere School, Eye (4 seats) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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28 Aug 2026 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured a passenger transport service for a scheduled route from Pulham Market to Hartismere School in Eye. The requirement was for a vehicle with four seats, supporting transport between the two named locations. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich, and the service is delivered in Suffolk. This is a local school transport operation rather than a general transport supply requirement, so relevant businesses are operators able to provide reliable, regular passenger journeys for a small number of passengers. The procurement sits within the wider supply of passenger transport services and is classified under CPV 60000000, covering transport services other than waste transport. The selected supplier is 24x7 Ltd.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. The award was made to 24x7 Ltd on 28 August 2026, at an awarded value of £0 GBP. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, with the council reserving the right to extend it until 31 July 2028. The original submission deadline was 09:00 on 25 August 2026, and clarification questions were due by 09:00 on 24 August 2026. The tender was for services, was marked complete, and the opportunity was identified as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

For a supplier assessing this buyer’s future requirements, the award demonstrates demand for small-capacity, route-based school passenger transport in Suffolk, procured through a Dynamic Purchasing System mini-competition. A credible competitor would need an appropriate four-seat vehicle, the operational capacity to provide dependable journeys between Pulham Market and Hartismere School in Eye, and the ability to maintain punctual and consistent service throughout a school contract period. Experience of passenger transport, safeguarding-aware school operations and managing recurring local routes would strengthen a future submission. Suppliers should also be prepared to use the council’s Dynamic Purchasing System route and to respond precisely to short mini-competition timetables, including formal clarification and submission stages. The incumbent’s award provides a clear benchmark for the service scale and operating context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QEE018 2026-08-25 (0900) Pulham Market to Hartismere School, Eye (4 seats) - 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. QEE018 2026-08-25 (0900) Pulham Market to Hartismere School, Eye (4 seats) 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 on 25/08/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 24/08/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91071321-a94e-4b7a-8efa-830aec550510
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/314a2648-34e8-42da-acfb-91f2c74103e9
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 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
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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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