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title: "2026-02-03 09:00 - QML069 Great Whelnetham to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden - AWARD"
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# 2026-02-03 09:00 - QML069 Great Whelnetham to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f7529d4-de75-476e-96f7-2bc10303d667

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the transport services tender titled "QML069 Great Whelnetham to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden." This contract, under the industry category of transport services, excludes waste transport and is slated to run from 23 February 2026 until 31 July 2030. The procurement stage is concluded with the award stage, marked as complete, with the award being announced on 4 February 2026. The procurement was part of a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, originally notified via OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. This contract is based in Suffolk, United Kingdom, and does not cater specifically to SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender presents growth opportunities mainly in the transport service sector, favouring businesses capable of providing efficient and reliable passenger transport services. It is ideal for companies specialising in school or local community transport services, similar to the awarded supplier, Muhammad Saleem Ashraf trading as Acorn Taxis Thetford Ltd. The contract, valued at £74,911.30, could spur potential collaborations with educational institutions in Suffolk, offering sustained business over its four-year duration. Businesses with an established presence in the region and experience in passenger transport services will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

## 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. Great Whelnetham to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden. 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 3rd February 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 2nd February 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/31edba34-e947-4ba3-8e87-1f49c1f9d227 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,911 |
| 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 | MUHAMMAD SALEEM ASHRAF T/A ACORN TAXIS THETFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31edba34-e947-4ba3-8e87-1f49c1f9d227

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31edba34-e947-4ba3-8e87-1f49c1f9d227
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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