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QWE180, 0900 2026-09-22, Saxmundham - Deben Community Farm, Melton (4 seats) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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22 Sep 2026 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for the QWE180 route from Saxmundham to Deben Community Farm in Melton, Suffolk. The service is for a four-seat vehicle, providing transport between the named locations. The buyer is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich. This is a passenger transport requirement rather than a vehicle purchase or general transport consultancy. The relevant business activity is the provision and operation of small-capacity passenger services for a public-sector buyer. The procurement falls within the broad transport services category, covering services other than waste transport. The route and four-seat capacity indicate a focused local operation, suitable for a provider able to deliver reliable journeys in the Saxmundham, Melton and wider Suffolk area.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. M&R (Woodbridge) Ltd was selected on 22 September 2026 for £6,976.80 including the stated currency of GBP. The awarded contract runs from 24 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. The tender deadline was 09:00 on 22 September 2026, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 21 September 2026. The tender was evaluated through the mini-competition route; the published information does not set out separate quality or price weightings. The procurement was recorded as complete, with an active award. It was presented as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for a small-capacity passenger transport operator serving a local Suffolk route. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need to provide a suitable four-seat vehicle, dependable day-to-day operations and the ability to maintain consistent service between Saxmundham and Deben Community Farm in Melton. Local knowledge, practical scheduling, contingency arrangements and a reliable driver or operating team would support delivery, although the published requirement does not identify particular licences, accreditations or staff qualifications. The buyer uses a Dynamic Purchasing System and mini-competitions for passenger transport, so suppliers pursuing similar work would benefit from being able to engage with that purchasing route and respond efficiently to individual route requirements. The recorded outcome also indicates competition from an established local transport business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QWE180, 0900 2026-09-22, Saxmundham - Deben Community Farm, Melton (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. QWE180, 0900 2026-09-22, Saxmundham - Deben Community Farm, Melton (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 2026-09-22. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-09-21 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-935ea29e-3429-4e38-9508-9a48a61e55d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d458cef2-2d14-4a1e-a08a-455841c69508
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
£6,976 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

M&R (Woodbridge) Ltd

Further Information

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