--- title: "2026-07-06 HL972 Kedington, via Hundon to Stour Valley Community School - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33ff06ce-c9b3-4056-9a13-d42b8b7b8653" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33ff06ce-c9b3-4056-9a13-d42b8b7b8653" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33ff06ce-c9b3-4056-9a13-d42b8b7b8653.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33ff06ce-c9b3-4056-9a13-d42b8b7b8653.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT" published: "2026-07-16" --- # 2026-07-06 HL972 Kedington, via Hundon to Stour Valley Community School - AWARD Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33ff06ce-c9b3-4056-9a13-d42b8b7b8653 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33ff06ce-c9b3-4056-9a13-d42b8b7b8653) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33ff06ce-c9b3-4056-9a13-d42b8b7b8653.json) ## Summary The procurement process for Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for the contract titled "2026-07-06 HL972 Kedington, via Hundon to Stour Valley Community School." This contract, classified under CPV code 60000000 for transport services, is managed by Suffolk County Council with a focus on ensuring passenger transport services in the Suffolk region, United Kingdom, with a postal code of IP1 2BX. The procurement was initiated through a mini competition on the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, and the contract is slated to run from 3rd September 2026 to 31st August 2031, with a potential extension until 31st July 2033. The deadline for tender submissions was 6th July 2026, with Star Cabs LTD selected as the supplier for this active award, amounting to £199,500. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those capable of offering reliable and efficient passenger services. While the opportunity has been awarded, similar forthcoming tenders could be highly beneficial for companies looking to expand their footprint in the public transport sector. Businesses with experience in this industry, particularly those with a focus on community and educational transport solutions, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. Engaging in similar tenders can provide avenues for business growth, increasing exposure to public sector contracts, and fostering partnerships with local councils like Suffolk County Council. ## 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. 2026-07-06 HL972 Kedington, via Hundon to Stour Valley Community School 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 6TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 30TH JUNE 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a3b1afa-e096-4ae9-85e1-26c57e929019 | | 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 | 16 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jul 2026 | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £199,500 | | 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 | STAR CABS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 16 Jul 2026 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a3b1afa-e096-4ae9-85e1-26c57e929019 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a3b1afa-e096-4ae9-85e1-26c57e929019 16th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33ff06ce-c9b3-4056-9a13-d42b8b7b8653. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33ff06ce-c9b3-4056-9a13-d42b8b7b8653.json.