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title: "QTN051 09:00 2026-02-26 Sudbury, Suffolk to Dream Care Farm, Thurston, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# QTN051 09:00 2026-02-26 Sudbury, Suffolk to Dream Care Farm, Thurston, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fa95de7-3ebd-4bbf-9e98-7c74f8abd63f

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for passenger transport services in Suffolk, with the contract awarded to BMF Cars. This award is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System with reference to OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is primarily located in Suffolk, UK. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 2nd March 2026 and will end on 31st July 2027, with the award having been finalised on 26th February 2026. The procurement process was classified under the 'award' stage at the time of completion, following a mini competition for which submissions were required by 9 AM on 26th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to establish or expand their operations in Suffolk. The contract value is GBP 3,489.92, offering a sizeable financial incentive for successful bidders. Although it does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSE organisations, companies with existing capabilities in transport services can leverage this contract to enhance their service delivery and build relationships with local governmental bodies. The procurement method details have not been explicitly specified, but participation in Suffolk County Council's established procurement framework can facilitate long-term growth prospects for transport providers. Businesses seeking collaborative opportunities in the transport sector should consider the strategic benefits of engaging with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport through such procurement processes.

## 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. QTN051 09:00 2026-02-26 Sudbury, Suffolk to Dream Care Farm, Thurston, Suffolk 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 2026-02-26. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-25 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/edf5e9eb-caef-452b-8d2a-4b3367606044 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,489 |
| 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

- 26 Feb 2026 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf5e9eb-caef-452b-8d2a-4b3367606044

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf5e9eb-caef-452b-8d2a-4b3367606044
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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