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EE316, 0900 2026-07-01, Pettaugh - Mickfield - Wetheringsett - Thorndon - Hartismere School, Eye (8 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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02 Jul 2026 at 14:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, entails the award of a contract for passenger transport services under the title "EE316, 0900 2026-07-01, Pettaugh - Mickfield - Wetheringsett - Thorndon - Hartismere School, Eye". This process falls within the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, and involves routes in various locations including Pettaugh, Mickfield, and others leading to Hartismere School. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 2nd July 2026, with the contract period slated to run from 2nd September 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement was carried out as a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System related to passenger transport services, and the tender's closure was set for 1st July 2026 at 09:00. The primary procurement category is services, and the award value is GBP 51,300 awarded to Chilton Travel.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services industry looking to expand their operations by collaborating with local councils. Suitable firms are those capable of providing reliable passenger transport services that can handle routes across multiple towns and accommodate school transport needs. Companies like Chilton Travel, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of organisations well-suited to such opportunities, with the capacity to enter mini-competitions for Dynamic Purchasing Systems. Engaging in such public procurement processes can enhance business visibility within public contracts, promote long-term growth, and potentially lead to further government contract opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EE316, 0900 2026-07-01, Pettaugh - Mickfield - Wetheringsett - Thorndon - Hartismere School, Eye (8 seats) - 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. EE316, 0900 2026-07-01, Pettaugh - Mickfield - Wetheringsett - Thorndon - Hartismere School, Eye (8 seats) 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 0900 2026-07-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-29 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79819136-07fe-4206-8895-4a8bdca9b6a1
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
£51,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
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

CHILTON TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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