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title: "2025-08-01 09:00 - QOC783 Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD"
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# 2025-08-01 09:00 - QOC783 Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9954ce75-b2d3-437f-92e1-445d86560460

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, details a contract for providing transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System, titled "QOC783 Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk". The process is classified under CPV 60000000 for transport services (excluding waste transport) and is situated in the United Kingdom. The tender was in the award stage as of 12th August 2025, with the contract awarded to 405 CAB CO LTD on 8th August 2025. The initial contract period is set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030, with an option to extend until 31st July 2033. The deadline for returned submissions was 1st August 2025, following a preceding period for clarification questions ending on 28th July 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in transport services. While the tender is marked complete and the award has been finalised, similar opportunities may arise under the same dynamic purchasing framework. Businesses involved in providing comprehensive passenger transport solutions are ideally suited to compete, particularly those that demonstrate efficiency and reliability over extensive contract periods. Although the suitability specifics were not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger or well-established participants in the transport industry would find such tenders favourable for long-term business development.

## 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. Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 Friday 1st August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 28th July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d286276-ca6e-47de-925b-9dd7ed047a1f |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £301,568 |
| 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 | 405 CAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d286276-ca6e-47de-925b-9dd7ed047a1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d286276-ca6e-47de-925b-9dd7ed047a1f
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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