Award

2025-12-24 09:00 - QBE027 Newmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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29 Dec 2025 at 21:40

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement for the supply of passenger transport services from Newmarket to Riverwalk School in Bury St Edmunds. This contracting process, classified under the transport services industry category, follows a dynamic purchasing system outlined in a previous OJEU Notice. The award phase of the procurement process has concluded, with the contract officially awarded on 29th December 2025. The successful supplier is Star Cabs LTD, with the contract period extending from 6th January 2026 to 31st August 2030. Key dates included the question clarification deadline on 22nd December and submission deadline at 09:00 on 24th December 2025. Although the suitability criteria did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, the overarching opportunity for involvement was made apparent to all capable parties.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in transportation services, particularly those capable of handling school route operations. Firms that can demonstrate reliability, efficiency, and compatibility with public service transport requirements will be well-suited for such tenders in the future. Engaging in this sector can offer businesses robust, long-term contracts, contributing significantly to business growth through consistent revenue and potential for contract extensions, as noted by the potential extension date to 31st July 2033.

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Notice Title

2025-12-24 09:00 - QBE027 Newmarket to Riverwalk School, 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. Newmarket to Riverwalk School, 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 Wednesday 24th December 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 22nd December 2025 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5eba67f-455a-40a1-b602-39f9374c20ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d44fb5-9e1f-42d0-adfb-e95033e456e8
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
£287,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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

STAR CABS

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