Award

QHH013 09:00 2026-05-27 Ipswich, Suffolk to Hadleigh Community Primary School, Hadleigh, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

27 May 2026 at 14:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process for passenger transport services. The title of the project is "QHH013 09:00 2026-05-27 Ipswich, Suffolk to Hadleigh Community Primary School, Hadleigh, Suffolk – AWARD," under the industry category of Transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement, led by Suffolk County Council, was completed through a dynamic purchasing system, with the full procurement cycle culminating in May 2026. The tender was a mini competition with key dates including the submission deadline on the 27th of May, 2026. Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, this award carries out a contract running from the 1st of June 2026 to the 31st of July 2030.

This procurement creates substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialized in passenger transport services, particularly those operating within or capable of servicing routes across Suffolk and potentially in multiple regions including Europe, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands. While the procurement was not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, it represents a significant opportunity valued at £118,164.8 for the winning bidder, Ground Travel - Ipswich Ltd. Businesses with robust logistical operations and a capacity for reliable, on-time transport service would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements with Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHH013 09:00 2026-05-27 Ipswich, Suffolk to Hadleigh Community Primary School, Hadleigh, Suffolk - 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. QHH013 09:00 2026-05-27 Ipswich, Suffolk to Hadleigh Community Primary School, Hadleigh, Suffolk 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 2026-05-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-05-26 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab18f8f9-ad57-472c-9237-03bf25a06971
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3188ccc4-f631-4507-bc28-6458cfcb52a0
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
£118,164 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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
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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

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH

Further Information

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