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SC717 2026-07-13 09.00 Assington to Boxford Primary School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 Jul 2026 at 14:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has finalised the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically from Assington to Boxford Primary School. This process was executed under the main procurement category of services, with the industry classified under transport services, excluding waste transport. The contract, valued at £183,540, will run from 3rd September 2026 to 31st August 2031, with an option to extend up to 31st July 2033. The winning bidder, 24x7 Ltd, will be responsible for executing this transport service contract. Key deadlines noted include the submission deadline on 13th July 2026 and a clarification deadline on 7th July 2026. Although the procurement method specifics are unspecified, the competition was a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This award to 24x7 Ltd represents a significant opportunity for the supplier to expand its service offerings in the transport sector and foster a long-term working relationship with Suffolk County Council. Businesses similar to 24x7 Ltd, potentially with experience in local government contracts or passenger transport services, would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement opportunities for public transport services. Contracts like this are ideal for companies looking to grow within educational transport services, providing a stable, predictable source of revenue over multiple years. Such opportunities can also enhance the company's expertise and reputation in the region's transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC717 2026-07-13 09.00 Assington to Boxford 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. SC717 2026-07-13 09.00 Assington to Boxford 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 13TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 7TH JULY 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
ocds-b5fd17-9e3fb3e9-d4c1-4f2f-93c9-21b4b4eff8e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5766a24-01d7-431f-afc3-d2f595e7bb41
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
£183,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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