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QSC218 09:00 2026-03-26 Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, to Ormiston Sudbury Academy, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 Mar 2026 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for transport services between Gt Cornard and Ormiston Sudbury Academy in Suffolk. This tender, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services excluding waste transport, reached the award stage. The award was announced on 26th March 2026, following the tender deadline at 09:00 the same day. The awarded value is £39,216, with the contract period spanning from 13th April 2026 to 31st July 2030. Stour Valley Cabs was selected as the supplier for this project, providing services throughout the contract duration.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport industry to explore similar procurement opportunities with Suffolk County Council. Companies that specialise in reliable and efficient transport services, particularly those focusing on school transportation, could benefit significantly by aligning with the council's requirements. Although this particular opportunity did not specify small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as focal points, other dynamic purchasing system tenders could present broader inclusivity in the future, fostering growth for businesses keen on expanding their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC218 09:00 2026-03-26 Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, to Ormiston Sudbury Academy, Sudbury, 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. QSC218 09:00 2026-03-26 Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, to Ormiston Sudbury Academy, Sudbury, 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 2026-03-26. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-03-24 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1fdf0ba-8440-4778-a26a-6c9b06eb2861
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e35d0473-96fa-4dbf-b0ca-00d6c1ef091a
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
£39,216 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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

STOUR VALLEY CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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