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2026-03-10 09:00 - QBE374 Stanton to Prepped Academy, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Mar 2026 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is focused on the provision of transport services, specifically from Stanton to Prepped Academy in Bury St Edmunds. This contract falls under the industry category for transport services (excluding waste transport), classified under the CPV code 60000000. The contract has reached the award stage and was completed on 10th March 2026. The procurement method details have not been specified, but it utilised a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System previously advertised under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. Key dates include the contract start date on 12th March 2026, with an end date set for 31st July 2026. The procurement primarily targets businesses located in the United Kingdom and extends some elements to broader regions including Europe, Isle of Man, and others.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Though not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport enterprises or consortiums within the United Kingdom with experience in dynamic purchasing environments might find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expansion in regional transport services. Businesses could leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolio in governmental transport services, aligning their growth strategy with public sector requirements. The participation by BRAVO TRAVEL BSE LTD indicates the potential for businesses in the Suffolk region to gain additional work through similar public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-03-10 09:00 - QBE374 Stanton to Prepped Academy, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Stanton to Prepped Academy, Bury St Edmunds. 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 09:00 Tuesday 10th March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 9th March 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a00bdc15-2ff0-40d3-a4ff-6e76774f85c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e590de4-a63f-4712-acae-0e59fabe2df1
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
£3,556 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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 PASSENGER TRANSPORT
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
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

BRAVO TRAVEL BSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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