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title: "QOC868 09:00 2026-02-18 Long Melford, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire - AWARD"
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# QOC868 09:00 2026-02-18 Long Melford, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-520f704d-7691-4220-a118-238352229811

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport focused on the provision of passenger transport services, outlined in the contract titled "QOC868 09:00 2026-02-18 Long Melford, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire". The award stage is complete, with BMF Cars securing the contract valued at £195,274.40, starting from 24th February 2026 and ending on 31st July 2030. This project forms part of a Dynamic Purchasing System announced in the public domain (OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685). Key dates included a submission deadline on 18th February 2026 at 09:00. Suffolk County Council’s initiative involves services within the transport category, emphasizing locations across various regions, including but not limited to the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, presenting the potential for long-term engagement. Transport service providers can leverage this contract to build their credibility and expand operations. While SMEs and VCSEs might find participation challenging due to stipulated suitability criteria, businesses with robust infrastructure and service delivery capabilities stand in good stead to compete effectively. Contractual opportunities and collaborations, established through engagements like this, can foster growth and sustainability in providing consistent passenger transport solutions.

## 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. QOC868 09:00 2026-02-18 Long Melford, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire 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 2026-02-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-17 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/61eeee68-24b0-4d3d-845b-c591fb122a3d |
| 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 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,274 |
| 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 | BMF CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61eeee68-24b0-4d3d-845b-c591fb122a3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61eeee68-24b0-4d3d-845b-c591fb122a3d
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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