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13 Jul 2026 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "2026-07-03 IP225 Brightwell to Kesgrave High School" has been awarded by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This process falls under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport), with the primary location being the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the submission deadline having been on 3rd July 2026. The contract starts on 3rd September 2026 and runs until 25th July 2031, with an option for extension until July 2033. The total value of this award is £139,650. The procurement method details have not been specified in the document, and the procurement process was initiated as a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the passenger transport service industry, primarily for those interested in contractual work with local councils. Companies equipped to handle school transport services may find this particularly beneficial. Despite the procurement method details being unspecified, participating in such dynamic purchasing system mini competitions can enhance growth potential for relevant service providers. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with substantial experience in handling sizeable transport contracts would be well-suited to engage in such procurements. Shazzad Ullah Ullah t/a Easy Cabs East Anglia Limited has been the awarded supplier, showcasing a successful entry into the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

2026-07-03 IP225 Brightwell to Kesgrave High School - 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. 2026-07-03 IP225 Brightwell to Kesgrave High School 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 FRIDAY 3RD JULY 2026 AT 09.00. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is MONDAY 29TH JUNE 2026 AT 09.00 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-b83077d6-0160-4eb6-b0e4-23265c2f0976
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c31904-a9bc-4a97-aca3-2a1eef1e0500
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
£139,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 25 Jul 2031 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

SHAZZAD ULLAH ULLAH T/A EASY CABS EAST ANGLIA

Further Information

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