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QOC899 0900 2026-07-17 Brandon - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Jul 2026 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract to 24x7 Ltd for providing transport services without waste transport. The procurement, associated with CPV code 60000000, was part of a dynamic purchasing system aimed at supplying passenger transport services. The contract pertains to a route from Brandon to Aurora Eccles School in Quidenham, Norfolk, requiring a 4-seated vehicle. The process reached the award stage on 22 July 2026, and the contract period is from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. Suffolk County Council serves as the buying organisation, located at Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, with relevant contact through Marina Akhmetzyanova. The deadline for any clarification questions was 16 July 2026, with the submissions collected by 17 July 2026. The procurement was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, focusing on providing services through large-scale suppliers.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for companies involved in the transport services industry, particularly those with capabilities to meet long-term transport needs. It provides a significant potential for growth due to the contract's duration and the recurring nature of the services. Businesses capable of fulfilling dynamic and flexible service requirements will find themselves well-suited, provided they meet the large-scale operation requirements set out by Suffolk County Council. Suppliers in the transport sector catering to educational institutions are encouraged to consider such contracts, as they offer a stable and ongoing revenue source throughout the contract period. While SMEs and VCSEs may find themselves ineligible, this procurement process opens doors for larger service providers to cement long-standing relationships with public sector buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC899 0900 2026-07-17 Brandon - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle required) - 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. QOC899 0900 2026-07-17 Brandon - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle required) 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 2026-07-17. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd18f5cf-ed9a-4a84-8721-dce1863449c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cecb30c-2aed-46ce-b5c8-68173f79dbce
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
£132,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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