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2026-07-06 BE178 Whepstead to Lawshall Primary School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Jul 2026 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of transport services, particularly focusing on the transport of passengers from Whepstead to Lawshall Primary School. The procurement, classified under the industry category of transport services (CPV code 60000000), involved a mini competition held against the Dynamic Purchasing System dedicated to passenger transport services. The tender process concluded with an award stage as of the 6th of July 2026, followed by a contractual period beginning on the 3rd of September 2026 and ending on the 31st of August 2031. This initiative encompasses services within the UK and potentially extends to the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The announcement also highlights the Council’s right to extend the contract until mid-2033.

This procurement opportunity provides significant business growth potential for companies in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions. The awarded contract, valued at £251,370, suggests a stable revenue stream over a five-year period, fostering business scalability and market presence. Although Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport specified that the procurement is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it presents an attractive proposition for established enterprises such as Stowmarket Minibus & Coach Hire Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Companies with comparable profiles and capacity to meet similar transport service requirements can find lucrative opportunities in participating in future tenders of this kind, especially those facilitated through dynamic purchasing systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-07-06 BE178 Whepstead to Lawshall Primary School - 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. 2026-07-06 BE178 Whepstead to Lawshall Primary School 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 MONDAY 6TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 30TH JUNE 2026 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31 JULY 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1dc478c-ecc8-46c1-aa14-8dba4b3d079c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0734a35-dc34-442e-b92a-cdb60baa79e0
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
£251,370 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 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
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

STOWMARKET MINIBUS & COACH HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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