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SC706 2026-07-13 09.00 Hartest to Ormiston Sudbury Academy - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Jul 2026 at 10:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Suffolk County Council's Passenger Transport Services has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Felix Taxis & Co. The contract, titled "SC706 2026-07-13 09.00 Hartest to Ormiston Sudbury Academy," falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and is valued at £186,200. The process initiated a tender on a dynamic purchasing system, and the council might extend the contract until 31 July 2033. Located in Suffolk, the contracting authority has set a project contract period from 3 September 2026 to 31 August 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those capable of providing passenger services. While Suffolk County Council does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, established transport providers that can service the outlined routes efficiently while meeting the council’s standards could find lucrative growth. Businesses with the capacity for long-term contract fulfilment, beyond the initial term to potential extensions, would be particularly well-suited to meet the project's requirements and potentially expand their services throughout the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC706 2026-07-13 09.00 Hartest to Ormiston Sudbury Academy - 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. SC706 2026-07-13 09.00 Hartest to Ormiston Sudbury Academy 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 MONDAY 13TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 7TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2033

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b73dd8-08ee-4934-a143-0d96bdc7f0b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£186,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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

FELIX TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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