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2026-07-03 BE386 Stowmarket to County High and King Edward VI High schools in Bury.St.Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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13 Jul 2026 at 13:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for transport services, specifically for passenger transport between Stowmarket and County High and King Edward VI High schools in Bury St Edmunds. The awarded contract, referenced as BE386, is classified under the CPV code 60000000, encompassing transport services excluding waste transport. This tender falls under the services category and is managed by Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, Suffolk. The procurement process has concluded with an award stage, officially completed on 13th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and will run until 23rd July 2028, with a total value of £58,140.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry to expand their operations and establish long-term partnerships with local authorities. Companies with expertise in providing passenger transport services, particularly those capable of managing routes within Suffolk and beyond, are well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Although the procurement method details were not specified, engaging in dynamic purchasing systems could be advantageous for businesses aiming to supply municipal public transport services. This contract shows promising potential for growth and collaboration for transport service providers seeking to enhance their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-07-03 BE386 Stowmarket to County High and King Edward VI High schools in Bury.St.Edmunds - 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. 2026-07-03 BE386 Stowmarket to County High and King Edward VI High schools in Bury.St.Edmunds 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 FRIDAY 3RD JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is MONDAY 29TH JUNE 2026 AT 09.00 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/262050e8-fc37-4270-9d44-7241f44d6cb5
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
£58,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2028 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
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

KELLY'S CABS (ALAN KELLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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