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title: "2025-08-29 09:00 - QBE293 Long Melford to Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD"
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# 2025-08-29 09:00 - QBE293 Long Melford to Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-425a92a2-ece7-4f8d-963d-6a9de2e33a8a

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process for the provision of transport services from Long Melford to Sybil Andrews Academy in Bury St Edmunds, as part of their `The supply of Passenger Transport Services` initiative. This contract falls within the transport services industry (excluding waste transport) and has been awarded under the Dynamic Purchasing System with an official start date of 3rd September 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st July 2027. The procurement was conducted using a mini competition method, with the award status confirmed on 2nd September 2025. The main category of procurement involves services with a focus on achieving cost-effective and efficient passenger transport solutions.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport solutions. Although the procurement does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, competitive and established businesses in the United Kingdom transport sector could greatly benefit from engaging with such contracts. The buyer, Suffolk County Council, seeks reliable and efficient suppliers like Ant Travel Limited, who was awarded the contract, highlighting the demand for businesses that can deliver high-quality transport services. For companies aiming to expand their local government contract portfolio, participating in similar procurement processes represents a substantial opportunity for business growth and establishing long-term government partnerships.

## 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. Long Melford to Sybil Andrews Academy, 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 Friday 29th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 25th 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/c546c8fa-1702-42d0-bf35-839b557e936d |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,200 |
| 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 | ANT TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c546c8fa-1702-42d0-bf35-839b557e936d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c546c8fa-1702-42d0-bf35-839b557e936d
  17th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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