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title: "2026-08-03 09:00 - QOC669 Beck Row and Red Lodge to Acorn Park School, Banham Norfolk - AWARD"
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# 2026-08-03 09:00 - QOC669 Beck Row and Red Lodge to Acorn Park School, Banham Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ba044ef-2db2-46c7-98d5-e99bfd843479

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for providing transport services from Beck Row and Red Lodge to Acorn Park School in Banham, Norfolk. The contract was awarded to 24x7 Ltd, with the award notice published on 5th August 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement initiated as a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, based on the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract, valued at £374,224, will commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2031, with the possibility of extension until 2034. While the procurement stage is complete, noteworthy deadlines included clarifications by 31st July 2026 and submission by 3rd August 2026. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in transport services. It is particularly advantageous for those with experience in providing school transport or operating passenger service systems, as evidenced by participating entity 24x7 Ltd. Although the procurement suitability does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the right capabilities and experience in areas covered by the contract could experience substantial growth. Engaging in such public sector contracts could enhance business portfolios and establish long-term relationships with regional authorities such as the 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. Beck Row and Red Lodge to Acorn Park School, Banham Norfolk. 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 3rd August 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 on Friday 31st July 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2034.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3a057e-641b-4972-8d5e-30446f106dc2 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £374,224 |
| 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 | 24X7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3a057e-641b-4972-8d5e-30446f106dc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3a057e-641b-4972-8d5e-30446f106dc2
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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