Award

2026-04-07 09:00 - QBE381 Elmswell to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a public procurement process for transport services, specifically regarding the route from Elmswell to Lyward Colley Workshops in Bradfield St George. This tender, identified under the Dynamic Purchasing System as QBE381, falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) with CPV code 60000000. The main procurement category is services, and the award has been made following a tender procedure. The contract period is set to commence on 13th April 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award status, and the process concluded with an active award dated 7th April 2026, valued at £2,462.40.

This procurement presents potential business growth opportunities for organisations engaged in passenger transport services within the specified geographic locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and across the United Kingdom. Companies that can provide reliable transport services would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Although this specific opportunity has been awarded to Kelly's Cabs (Alan Kelly), businesses looking to expand their portfolio within public transport services should consider participating in similar bids to leverage their capabilities and broaden their customer base through public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

2026-04-07 09:00 - QBE381 Elmswell to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - 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. Elmswell to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George. 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 7th April 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 31st March 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b60f3739-8563-45b9-a59d-180b562567af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709e1aad-d642-4777-b63c-56fe61ea6241
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
£2,462 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 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

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

KELLY'S CABS (ALAN KELLY

Further Information

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