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QHL110 09:00 2026-02-09 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Hundon Community School, Hundon, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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09 Feb 2026 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract as part of a mini-competition within its Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The contract, titled "QHL110 09:00 2026-02-09 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Hundon Community School, Hundon, Suffolk - AWARD," falls under the transport services category and pertains to services provided in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the award made on 9th February 2026. The contract period is set from 11th February 2026 to 31st July 2029, valued at £118,674. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, serves as the buying organisation, having awarded the contract to Star Cabs LTD. The procurement method was a Dynamic Purchasing System without specific procurement method details disclosed.

This awarded contract offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the transport services field, particularly those capable of operating within Suffolk. Companies specialising in school transport logistics could benefit from this opportunity, allowing them to expand their service portfolio in the region. While the procurement process was not specifically marked suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that can offer competitive services under similar dynamic purchasing systems might find such contracts beneficial for long-term business growth and market presence. Given the contract duration and value, firms can benefit from stable revenue streams and establish enduring partnerships with public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHL110 09:00 2026-02-09 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Hundon Community School, Hundon, 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. QHL110 09:00 2026-02-09 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Hundon Community School, Hundon, 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 2026-02-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-05 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/c47be654-796b-48cd-b6e5-66859939ef20
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
£118,674 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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

STAR CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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