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QSB173 0900 2026-09-03 Halesworth - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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04 Sep 2026 at 07:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a school journey between Halesworth and Wetheringsett Manor School in Wetheringsett Cum Brockford, Suffolk. The requirement called for a four-seated vehicle, indicating a small-capacity, dedicated transport service rather than general fleet provision. The work sits within the council’s passenger transport function and is classified as transport services, excluding waste transport (CPV 60000000). The service delivery location is associated with Halesworth, Wetheringsett Manor School and the wider Suffolk area. The procurement used the council’s passenger transport Dynamic Purchasing System and was run as a mini-competition under that arrangement.

This procurement has been completed and awarded. The contract was awarded to 24x7 Ltd on 4 September 2026 for £151,392. The contract period runs from 7 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. It was a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services, rather than a standalone open tender. The submission deadline was 3 September 2026 at 09:00, and clarification questions had to be submitted by 2 September 2026 at 09:00. The award is active and covers the specified school transport requirement. The procurement was marked as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

For suppliers that did not win, this award demonstrates sustained public-sector demand for dedicated school passenger transport in Suffolk, delivered through a Dynamic Purchasing System mini-competition. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to provide a reliable four-seated vehicle, organise regular transport between Halesworth and Wetheringsett Manor School, and maintain service continuity over a multi-year operating period. Relevant capability includes passenger transport operations, route planning, safeguarding and dependable school-day delivery. Suppliers should also be able to respond effectively to mini-competitions run through a dynamic purchasing arrangement, meet the council’s operational and compliance requirements, and demonstrate capacity appropriate to a small vehicle service rather than a large-scale bus operation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB173 0900 2026-09-03 Halesworth - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated vehicle required) - 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. QSB173 0900 2026-09-03 Halesworth - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated vehicle required) 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 2026-09-03 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-09-02 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e9bd0f9-87ff-44a5-b3fc-4acec8c14b61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83bb51b2-1404-4f41-b270-81c30e69d812
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
£151,392 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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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