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2026-07-07 HL351 Kedington to Samuel Ward Academy and Castle Manor Academy Haverhill - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Jul 2026 at 08:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport seeking services under a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport, specifically from Kedington to Samuel Ward Academy and Castle Manor Academy in Haverhill. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Star Cabs LTD on 7th July 2026. This contract spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st August 2031, with a total value of £252,700. The CPV classification for this tender is Transport services (excluding Waste transport), under the main procurement category of services. The final deadline for tender submissions was on 7th July 2026, with clarification questions due by 1st July 2026, both at 09:00. The council retains the option to extend the contract to 31st July 2033.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector to collaborate with a reputable public authority like Suffolk County Council. It is particularly suitable for established transport companies like Star Cabs LTD, which successfully secured the contract. Companies with capabilities in providing tailored and reliable transport services within Suffolk and the wider UK could find such opportunities valuable for expansion. The absence of suitability requirements for SMEs and VCSEs suggests that well-resourced firms with proven track records in similar contracts would be better positioned to meet the procurement needs outlined in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-07-07 HL351 Kedington to Samuel Ward Academy and Castle Manor Academy Haverhill - 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. 2026-07-07 HL351 Kedington to Samuel Ward Academy and Castle Manor Academy Haverhill 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 TUESDAY 7TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is WEDNESDAY 1ST 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d70a4a76-db9f-4096-ba21-df2e73b400b5
Current Stage
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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
£252,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 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 PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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