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title: "2025-08-13 09:00 - QBE274 Elmswell to Riverwalk School (Sexton's Manor site), Bury St Edmunds - AWARD"
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# 2025-08-13 09:00 - QBE274 Elmswell to Riverwalk School (Sexton's Manor site), Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c0d4bf8-b3cf-46d7-b732-9c0aa2d72de1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "QBE274 Elmswell to Riverwalk School (Sexton's Manor site), Bury St Edmunds - AWARD" is managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This contract falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, as indicated by the CPV code 60000000. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 18th August 2025. The formal contract period is set to commence on 10th September 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2027. The procurement aimed to enlist services via a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, although specific procurement methods were not detailed.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. With Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport acting as the contracting authority, the contract ensures a steady flow of work over nearly two years, valued at £56,240. The procurement does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting suitability for well-established transport companies capable of handling the logistical requirements of school transport services. The awarded supplier for this contract is A K Cars, indicating that businesses equipped with comprehensive transport capabilities are well-suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

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. Elmswell to Riverwalk School (Sexton's Manor site), 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 09:00 Wednesday 13th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 8th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d03811-7fb0-4c5a-b9c2-7a0676fc3acd |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,240 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A K CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 21:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d03811-7fb0-4c5a-b9c2-7a0676fc3acd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d03811-7fb0-4c5a-b9c2-7a0676fc3acd
  18th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

## Provenance

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