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QHL109 09:00 2026-02-05 Ipswich, Suffolk to Churchill Special Free School, Haverhill, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, specifically its Passenger Transport division, recently concluded a procurement process for providing passenger transport services between Ipswich and the Churchill Special Free School in Haverhill, Suffolk. The procurement was conducted as part of a mini competition against an established Dynamic Purchasing System identified by the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The process followed a selective procurement method and reached the award stage with a contract period commencing on 9th February 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. Organisations from various regions including the United Kingdom and Europe were eligible to participate, with the tender deadline for submissions set for 5th February 2026.

This procurement opportunity, classified under CPV code 60000000 covering transport services, excludes waste transport and provides substantial potential for growth among transport-focused businesses. SMEs were not specifically encouraged, suggesting a scale suitability for larger entities capable of meeting the transport needs efficiently. Suffolk County Council awarded the contract to Hunterexpress Ltd for a value of £44,688, reflecting a lucrative opportunity for enterprises with established capabilities in passenger transport services. Well-suited competitors are likely those with past experience in dynamic purchasing systems and regional transport operations, further enhancing their business prospects by participating in future council transport procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

QHL109 09:00 2026-02-05 Ipswich, Suffolk to Churchill Special Free School, Haverhill, 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. QHL109 09:00 2026-02-04 Ipswich, Suffolk to Churchill Special Free School, Haverhill, 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 2026-02-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-04 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cee3bdcf-4214-48b6-95d5-5c5b6274edd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d96e44f-b26e-4ffa-8aad-52003ba1ed3e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£44,688 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

CABS SMART

HUNTEREXPRESS

Further Information

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