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

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the procurement process for a transport services contract, specifically related to the category of Passenger Transport Services, as per the CPV code 60000000. The service entails transport from Ipswich, Suffolk to Churchill Special Free School in Haverhill, Suffolk, under the project ID QHL109. The awarded contract was publicly announced on 5th February 2026 with an active status, and it will run from 9th February 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement process, conducted as a mini-competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, did not specify procurement method details, but key deadlines were for bid submissions by 5th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing reliable and efficient passenger transport services across Suffolk. Medium to large enterprises in the transport industry could especially benefit, given the contract's scope and duration, despite its suitability being marked as not ideal for SMEs or VCSE organizations. The awarded contract to Hunterexpress Ltd indicates a competitive landscape that may favour established firms with proven operational capacities and a focus on geographical service expansion within the specified regions. This contract, valued at £44,688, reflects the ongoing demand and investment in public transport services required by local councils.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks 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

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

HUNTEREXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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