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title: "QBE065 09:00 2026-01-22 Stanton & Thurston Suffolk to West Suffolk College & West Suffolk College (Minden House) - AWARD"
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# QBE065 09:00 2026-01-22 Stanton & Thurston Suffolk to West Suffolk College & West Suffolk College (Minden House) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94a26947-4a12-46ec-b603-020b6b6a5363

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QBE065 09:00 2026-01-22 Stanton & Thurston Suffolk to West Suffolk College & West Suffolk College (Minden House) - AWARD". This contract, falling under the transport services industry category, has been awarded to A2B Taxis (Newmarket) Ltd with a value of GBP 79,387.78. The contract is set to commence on 26th January 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2029. This procurement, following a dynamic purchasing system, highlights the service provision required within Suffolk and encompasses broader delivery regions including the UK and select international areas.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the passenger transport sector, especially those with the flexibility to operate in and around Suffolk and expand service offerings. Companies similar to A2B Taxis, which can efficiently meet the contractual demands for reliable transport services, stand to benefit from such government contracts by showcasing their capacity to deliver value and quality within defined contract periods. Although this procurement was not directly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport service providers or those with a robust operation framework are apt candidates for 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. QBE065 09:00 2026-01-22 Stanton & Thurston Suffolk to West Suffolk College & West Suffolk College (Minden House) 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 2026-01-22. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-01-21 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/faa4e84c-b3ad-4dbd-892d-68cc26e6bc54 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,387 |
| 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 TAXIS (NEWMARKET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faa4e84c-b3ad-4dbd-892d-68cc26e6bc54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faa4e84c-b3ad-4dbd-892d-68cc26e6bc54
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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