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BH273, 0900 2026-07-09, Holton - Westhall - Bungay High School (29 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Jul 2026 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "BH273, 0900 2026-07-09, Holton - Westhall - Bungay High School (29 seats) - AWARD". This tender falls under the category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with the CPV code 60000000. The procurement process culminated in an award stage on 10th July 2026 and aims to supply passenger transport services, with contract provisions to carry 29 seats between specified locations. The contractual period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with a potential extension until 31st July 2030. This procurement was executed via a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, reflecting the method despite the procurement details not being specified further. The service locations notably include extensive areas such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and others.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transportation services industry, particularly those proficient in providing passenger transport services across diverse geographical regions. Companies like City To Coast Day Tours Ltd, which have been awarded the contract, are well-suited given their capability to handle regional passenger transport with sufficient experience and resources. This opportunity is ideal for medium to large transport service providers looking to expand their market presence and capability in executing structured transport routes in collaboration with a public sector entity such as the Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BH273, 0900 2026-07-09, Holton - Westhall - Bungay High School (29 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. BH273, 0900 2026-07-09, Holton - Westhall - Bungay High School (29 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 2026-07-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-07 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b570230e-7e1a-40c7-9f1a-5bcb54507788
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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

CITY TO COAST DAY TOURS LTD T/A CITY TO COAST MINIBUS HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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