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title: "QSB155 0900 2026-03-02 East Bergholt - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QSB155 0900 2026-03-02 East Bergholt - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b7698d2-4bca-4d62-a4ea-a924359a86af

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the tender process for the procurement titled "QSB155 0900 2026-03-02 East Bergholt - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford." This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, with the contracting stage reaching the award phase as of 3rd March 2026. The tender involved a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System aimed at supplying passenger transport services, with submissions having been due by 9:00 am on 2nd March 2026. The services will commence on 6th March 2026 and run until 31st July 2030, with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport located at Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, acting as the buyer. The awarded contract, valued at £132,088, has been granted to the supplier A2B Needham Market.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of offering passenger transport solutions. While the procurement process was tailored to suppliers larger than SMEs and VCSEs, businesses with the capability to deliver six-seated vehicles for school transport will find growth potential under this long-term contract. A2B Needham Market emerged as the successful supplier, presenting a model of service provision that other organisations in similar geographic regions can aspire to. The competitive aspect of the tender, within the framework of a Dynamic Purchasing System, grants businesses a structured avenue to bid for future opportunities in Suffolk County's passenger transport initiatives.

## 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. QSB155 0900 2026-03-02 East Bergholt - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle required) 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 0900 2026-03-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-27 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/32ebc536-ba5c-458e-8d72-fbef7426a7e2 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,088 |
| 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 | A2B NEEDHAM MARKET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32ebc536-ba5c-458e-8d72-fbef7426a7e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32ebc536-ba5c-458e-8d72-fbef7426a7e2
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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