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title: "2026-01-13 09:00 - QBE359 Hawstead to ReConnect 1-1, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD"
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# 2026-01-13 09:00 - QBE359 Hawstead to ReConnect 1-1, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cbea3a3-c123-41fb-bda8-448315aeee3a

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is captured in this contract related to the supply of passenger transport services. The specific procurement was a mini competition for the transportation route from Hawstead to ReConnect 1-1, Bury St Edmunds, under a Dynamic Purchasing System with the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The tender, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for Transport services (excluding waste transport), concluded with an award to Ant Travel Limited. It reached the award stage as of 13th January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 15th January 2026 and end on 31st July 2026. The procurement's focus encompasses regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This procurement contract represents significant business growth potential for entities engaged in the transport services industry, especially those focused on passenger transport. The contract value is GBP 4,904.28, offering a substantial project for mid-sized transport service providers. Suffolk County Council's processes can be navigated by businesses with experience or capacity in serving large-scale public contracts, drawing particular attention to companies suited to work within structured government procurement frameworks. Companies interested in leveraging such opportunities should be equipped to submit competitive proposals within specified deadlines and should be capable of adhering to public service delivery standards as expected in such contracts.

## 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. Hawstead to ReConnect 1-1, 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 Tuesday 13th January 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 12th January 2026 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/67457f1c-361d-471a-9f9c-90db127c486a |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,904 |
| 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

- 13 Jan 2026 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67457f1c-361d-471a-9f9c-90db127c486a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67457f1c-361d-471a-9f9c-90db127c486a
  13th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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