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BSIP-482 - Local Bus Service - Framlingham-Stradbroke-Eye-Diss - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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17 Feb 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the local bus service BSIP-482, covering routes from Framlingham to Diss. The process reached the award stage with the contract awarded to Konectbus Ltd. Classified under the transport services industry, this initiative aims to enhance passenger transport services in the region. The tender was part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System with the procurement method not specified. Relevant dates included the submission deadline on 11th February 2026, while the contract period extends from 13th April 2026 to 16th April 2029, ensuring long-term service provision.

This tender opens up business opportunities by establishing a reliable local transport service, potentially increasing footfall in connected areas and stimulating economic activities. It particularly suits larger transport firms capable of meeting Suffolk’s service levels and operational scope due to the tender’s exclusion of small and voluntary sector enterprises. Businesses with a focus on transport service delivery can benefit from engaging with dynamic service solutions in valuable regions across the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

BSIP-482 - Local Bus Service - Framlingham-Stradbroke-Eye-Diss - 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. Local Bus Service 482 between Framlingham - Stradbroke - Eye - Diss. 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 on Wednesday 11th February 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on Friday 6th February 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1607891a-6f9a-4225-9dbc-b80d9a941e4b
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
£451,306 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

KONECTBUS

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