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BH278, 0900 2026-09-03, Heveningham to Suffolk New College (on the coast) Halesworth (4 seats) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured a passenger transport service for a scheduled journey from Heveningham to Suffolk New College in Halesworth, described as being on the coast. The requirement was for a four-seat service, so it concerns small-capacity passenger transport rather than a large bus operation. The work is associated with the Suffolk area and the council’s passenger transport function. The relevant business category is passenger transport services, covering the operation of transport for passengers. The requirement formed part of the council’s arrangements for supplying passenger transport services and was managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The submission deadline was 3 September 2026 at 09:00, and the award date was 3 September 2026. D R FOSDIKE LTD was awarded the contract for £14,136, with a contract period from 7 September 2026 to 31 July 2028. The tender was marked as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and for voluntary, community and social enterprises. The procurement record identifies passenger transport services as the main category. The award is active and applies to the four-seat journey between Heveningham and Suffolk New College in Halesworth.

For a supplier assessing this buyer’s future requirements, the procurement demonstrates demand for a small-capacity, scheduled passenger transport service serving a defined Suffolk route. A credible competitor would need to provide a four-seat vehicle or equivalent capacity, operate reliably between Heveningham and Suffolk New College in Halesworth, and manage regular transport delivery over an extended service period. Experience in passenger transport operations, dependable drivers, route planning, safeguarding arrangements and the practical administration of education-related journeys would support a competitive offer. The successful supplier was a local Halesworth business, indicating the value of reliable coverage in the area and familiarity with the route. The requirement was run through a Dynamic Purchasing System mini-competition, so suppliers would need to understand and use that route to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BH278, 0900 2026-09-03, Heveningham to Suffolk New College (on the coast) Halesworth (4 seats) - 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. BH278, 0900 2026-09-03, Heveningham to Suffolk New College (on the coast) Halesworth (4 seats) 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 2026-09-03. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-09-02 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fda8d312-8af2-4bed-a105-a4d01fe48d26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefc00d6-50d0-48eb-9dd0-bc3ae16b8380
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
£14,136 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 31 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
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
Postcode Area
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

D R FOSDIKE LTD

Further Information

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