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QHL105 09:00 2026-04-15 Lavenham, Suffolk to Burton End Primary Academy, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 May 2026 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process under the reference IT-368-20112-QHL105 for providing passenger transport services, moving between Lavenham, Suffolk, and Burton End Primary Academy, Suffolk. This procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport and is classified under CPV 60000000. The award stage, dated 15 April 2026, concluded with an active contract valued at £78,318. The contracted period extends from 20 April 2026 to 31 July 2028. The opportunity was part of a mini-competition against a dynamic purchasing system, notably the one identified in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. Key dates included the tender submission deadline on 15 April 2026 and a clarification deadline on 14 April 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth prospects for companies involved in providing passenger transport services. Firms like Star Cabs LTD, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that there is a promising opportunity for well-equipped transport service providers to engage with local government projects. With a focus on medium to large-sized transport businesses experienced in coordinating regular school transport services, this contract allows companies to enhance their portfolio by forming partnerships with public sector entities. Additionally, this specific procurement underscores the significance of dynamic purchasing systems in facilitating opportunities through structured mini-competitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHL105 09:00 2026-04-15 Lavenham, Suffolk to Burton End Primary Academy, 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. QHL105 09:00 2026-04-15 Lavenham, Suffolk to Burton End Primary Academy, 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 2026-04-15. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:0 2026-04-14 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5dbdb98-bf33-45cf-a9c9-6033ddff7257
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b2488e3-a1e1-4516-8a92-fa56826f5a2c
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
£78,318 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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

STAR CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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