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title: "2026-01-06 09:00 - QOC694 Rattlesden to Kingsbrook School Southburgh, Norfolk & Depden Care Farm, Depden - AWARD"
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# 2026-01-06 09:00 - QOC694 Rattlesden to Kingsbrook School Southburgh, Norfolk & Depden Care Farm, Depden - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8511f6d1-3561-422e-abc8-f9fbab929075

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed its procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services from Rattlesden to Kingsbrook School in Southburgh, Norfolk, and Depden Care Farm in Depden. This award marks the final stage of the tender process, with Ant Travel Limited securing the contract. With a total contract value of £15,300.32 and a duration from 7 January 2026 to 31 July 2026, this procurement falls under the transport services category, classified under CPV code 60000000. Although the procurement method details remain unspecified, the successful bid was part of a mini-competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System, as per the OJEU Notice 2018/S 031-067685. Key deadlines included a tender submission closing on 6 January 2026, shortly followed by the award date the same day, with prior clarification opportunities provided until 5 January 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises experienced in providing passenger transport services across the specified regions. The focus on service delivery to educational and care institutions indicates a tailored requirement for reliable and efficient transportation solutions, suitable for businesses with logistical expertise and capacity. Larger transport companies or those specialised in educational transport services are likely to benefit most from such opportunities, given the emphasis on sustained service provision over a six-month period, as outlined in the contract. The geographic scope, including wide-reaching service ability across the United Kingdom and affiliated territories, further suggests potential expansion and strategic market engagement for competing firms.

## 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. Rattlesden to Kingsbrook School Southburgh, Norfolk & Depden Care Farm, Depden. 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 6th January 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 5th 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/1ad20178-d955-4e42-be2d-12336e2532c5 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,300 |
| 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

- 6 Jan 2026 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad20178-d955-4e42-be2d-12336e2532c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad20178-d955-4e42-be2d-12336e2532c5
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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