Award

2025-12-11 09:00 - QOC685 Newmarket & Bury St Edmunds to Compass Community School Eld Park, Thetford - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 10:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for transport services, specifically transporting passengers from Newmarket & Bury St Edmunds to Compass Community School Eld Park, Thetford. The award, under the Dynamic Purchasing System titled "The supply of Passenger Transport Services", was published on 30th March 2026 following submissions that closed on 11th December 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and is valued at £85,906.22. The contract commenced on 15th December 2025 and will run until 31st July 2029. While the procurement method details were unspecified, the process concluded at the award stage, facilitated by Suffolk County Council with 24x7 Ltd identified as the supplier.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to secure work over an extended period, fostering growth through stable revenue streams. Companies proficient in passenger transport, especially those capable of meeting dynamic purchasing system requirements, would be ideal candidates for similar procurements. Although this process is completed, businesses in transport services and SMEs that can deliver consistent, high-quality service could anticipate future tenders from Suffolk County Council, driving further regional growth. This procurement underscores the council's commitment to fostering reliable transport solutions within the United Kingdom and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-12-11 09:00 - QOC685 Newmarket & Bury St Edmunds to Compass Community School Eld Park, Thetford - 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. Newmarket & Bury St Edmunds to Compass Community School Eld Park, Thetford. 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 Thursday 11th December 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 10th December 2025 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/b431eb2e-e577-4084-a634-46b36de057f6
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
£85,906 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 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
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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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