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NT521 2026-07-13 09.00 Cowlinge to Wickhambrook Primary School - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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20 Jul 2026 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for the Cowlinge to Wickhambrook Primary School route. The requirement covers transporting pupils between Cowlinge and Wickhambrook Primary School, with the purchasing organisation based in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is a services contract, classified under CPV 60000000 for transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement formed part of the council’s wider arrangements for supplying passenger transport services through a Dynamic Purchasing System. This is a specific school transport requirement rather than a general vehicle supply or transport infrastructure project, so it is most relevant to operators able to provide regular, reliable journeys on a defined education route in Suffolk.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. The award was made on 13 July 2026 to Star Cabs LTD, for £199,500 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 August 2031. The council reserved the right to extend the contract until 31 July 2033. Submissions were due by 09:00 on 13 July 2026, and clarification questions by 09:00 on 7 July 2026. The tender was marked complete, and the award is active. The published procurement data does not state a separate quality or price weighting.

Although this contract has already been awarded, it provides a clear indication of Suffolk County Council’s demand for dedicated school passenger transport on a defined local route. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need to operate passenger transport services reliably between Cowlinge and Wickhambrook Primary School, organise vehicles and drivers for recurring pupil journeys, and meet the council’s requirements for participation in its Dynamic Purchasing System. The awarded supplier was Star Cabs LTD, a transport business based in Haverhill, Suffolk. The opportunity is therefore most relevant to established local or regional passenger transport operators with the operational capacity to serve school routes and the administrative capability to take part in council mini-competitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NT521 2026-07-13 09.00 Cowlinge to Wickhambrook Primary 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. NT521 2026-07-13 09.00 Cowlinge to Wickhambrook Primary 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 MONDAY 13TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 7TH JULY 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c626ba21-c46c-45c7-bcc9-0d70163aded2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/519856d9-abfc-40a4-9e4e-78628c6879fa
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
£199,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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 LTD

Further Information

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