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2026-03-31 09:00 - QOC875 Beck Row to Selwyn Hall School, Foxton, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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31 Mar 2026 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed its procurement process, awarding a contract for passenger transport services focused on the route from Beck Row to Selwyn Hall School in Foxton, Cambridgeshire. This tender, identified as QOC875, falls under the industry category of Transport services (excluding waste transport) and concluded with the award stage by the deadline set at 09:00 on 31st March 2026. The contract commences on 13th April 2026 and extends until 31st July 2028. No procurement method details have been provided, indicating that further specifics may be found within the competitive structuring of the tender, potentially favouring businesses able to efficiently deploy passenger transport services across diverse locations including the United Kingdom and surrounding territories.

This tender presents numerous avenues for businesses in the passenger transport sector, especially those equipped to operate articulated routes that cater to educational and communal network demands. Although not specifically targeting small or voluntary sector enterprises, the contract awarded to Skyline247 Limited potentially serves as a benchmark for similar firms to explore opportunities within dynamic purchasing systems initiated by public entities like Suffolk County Council. By integrating high-quality service delivery and competitive costing, firms can bolster their business growth, leveraging such engagements to refine operational scopes and foster reputational advancements in regional and inter-territorial transport service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-03-31 09:00 - QOC875 Beck Row to Selwyn Hall School, Foxton, Cambridgeshire - 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. Beck Row to Selwyn Hall School, Foxton, Cambridgeshire. 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 Tuesday 31st March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th March 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d395117e-9fe1-4792-b945-305ac81590f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13c8bc4-338f-416a-abc6-5031c820dea1
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
£58,558 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
12 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

SKYLINE247

Further Information

Notice Documents

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