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QSC229 09:00 2026-07-27 Cockfield to Chalk Hill, Gt Cornard, Sudbury - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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27 Jul 2026 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for transport services, specifically titled "QSC229 09:00 2026-07-27 Cockfield to Chalk Hill, Gt Cornard, Sudbury." This contract falls within the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, with a contract period from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The award stage of this mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System was finalized on 27th July 2026. The procurement method was not specified; however, it involved a dynamic purchasing system with associated deadlines for submissions and clarifications occurring in July 2026. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is responsible for overseeing this contract.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses in the transport services sector, with an awarded value of £115,694.80. It caters primarily to companies capable of providing passenger transport services across identified locations. Although the suitability does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, firms with a background in transport logistics and services in the geographical areas mentioned, including the British Oversea Territories and Channel Islands, among others, have a growth opportunity by participating in such contracts and establishing long-term relationships with local councils like Suffolk County Council. The awarded supplier, Darren Cuthbert T/A Cuthbert Corporate Travel Limited, demonstrates potential business growth through strategic engagement with public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC229 09:00 2026-07-27 Cockfield to Chalk Hill, Gt Cornard, Sudbury - 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. QSC229 09:00 2026-07-27 Cockfield to Chalk Hill, Gt Cornard, Sudbury 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 2026-07-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-07-22 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31-07-2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6e16724-1e6e-4cd4-8df6-bfac31c7b768
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d9deb08-9ea5-4285-8c54-0e5978b81c72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£115,694 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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
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

DARREN CUTHBERT T/A CUTHBERT CORPORATE TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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