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2026-03-31 09:00 - QBE378 Mildenhall to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 Apr 2026 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, acting through its Passenger Transport division, has concluded an award stage for a transport services contract titled "QBE378 Mildenhall to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe". This procurement relates to providing passenger transport services as part of a dynamic purchasing system, classified under CPV code 60000000. The procurement process spanned multiple geographic locations, targeting suppliers not limited to the United Kingdom but extending to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. Key milestones for the tender included the deadline for submissions on 31st March 2026, 09:00, and a clarification question deadline on 27th March 2026, 15:00. The contract is set to commence on 15th April 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027.

The successful award to foxy cars private hire services ltd illustrates significant opportunities for transport service providers looking to engage with public sector clients. The contract, valued at £53,922, highlights the potential scale of business growth within the transport sector by offering services to local educational institutions. Businesses specialising in private hire services, particularly those capable of managing routes within the specified geographic areas, would find themselves well-positioned for such opportunities. Furthermore, this contract encourages competition and innovation in meeting the logistical needs of public services in Suffolk and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-03-31 09:00 - QBE378 Mildenhall to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - 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. Mildenhall to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe. 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 Tuesday 31st March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th March 2026 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/ab78fce1-0ab6-4f5e-a136-2805cd536587
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
£53,922 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

FOXY CARS PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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