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2026-07-06 BE182 Whepstead to Horringer Ickworth Park Primary School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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15 Jul 2026 at 15:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport contract, titled "2026-07-06 BE182 Whepstead to Horringer Ickworth Park Primary School," has reached the award stage. The contract falls under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport) and is set in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement method was not specified. The tender period ended on 6th July 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 3rd September 2026 to 31st August 2031. The dynamic purchasing system provided the framework for this procurement, aiming to supply passenger transport services, with the contract potentially extendable to 31st July 2033. Suffolk County Council awarded the contract to 24x7 Ltd, valued at £175,560. Key points regarding submission deadlines indicate that clarification questions were due by 30th June 2026, and the final submission date was 6th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their operations and tap into consistent revenue streams through long-term contracts. Ideally suited to larger businesses with the capacity to deliver reliable passenger transport services, this contract allows for growth through extension possibilities until 2033. It represents a substantial opportunity for those familiar with operating under dynamic purchasing systems. Businesses catering to regional transport needs within Suffolk and surrounding areas would be highly competitive, leveraging local knowledge and expertise to deliver quality service under the guidelines stipulated by Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-07-06 BE182 Whepstead to Horringer Ickworth Park 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. 2026-07-06 BE182 Whepstead to Horringer Ickworth Park 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 MONDAY 6TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 30TH JUNE 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/2f1b851c-181a-437e-a15f-380ed8f07478
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
£175,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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