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QOC886 09:00 2026-05-08 Ipswich, Suffolk to CTP Training Academy, Witham, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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08 May 2026 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process with the award of a contract under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The awarded contract, concerning transportation from Ipswich, Suffolk to CTP Training Academy in Witham, Essex, is categorised within the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, coded as CPV 60000000. The contract commences on 12 May 2026 and extends until 31 July 2027, with a total value of £17,663.16. The procurement stage was completed on the 8th of May 2026, marking the end of the tender period, which adhered to the OJEU notice regulations. The contract has been awarded to Chilton Travel, a Suffolk-based supplier, following the mandated procedure for competitive tendering.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in the provision of passenger transport services. Businesses specialising in logistical solutions and transport operations, especially within the stated geographical regions of Suffolk and Essex, would find this tender promising. Although suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is unspecified, companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts will benefit from engaging in dynamic purchasing systems like this one organised by Suffolk County Council. Such contracts can enhance market presence and provide stable revenue streams for involved businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC886 09:00 2026-05-08 Ipswich, Suffolk to CTP Training Academy, Witham, Essex - 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. QOC886 09:00 2026-05-08 Ipswich, Suffolk to CTP Training Academy, Witham, Essex 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 2026-05-08. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-05-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e619f0af-498f-4a75-a166-0f9b1408cf1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c0cfc3-bdc0-463d-a5db-1ec64c10dbed
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
£17,663 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
11 May 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

CHILTON TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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