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title: "SC717 2026-07-13 09.00 Assington to Boxford Primary School - AWARD"
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# SC717 2026-07-13 09.00 Assington to Boxford Primary School - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e3fb3e9-d4c1-4f2f-93c9-21b4b4eff8e8

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has finalised the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically from Assington to Boxford Primary School. This process was executed under the main procurement category of services, with the industry classified under transport services, excluding waste transport. The contract, valued at £183,540, will run from 3rd September 2026 to 31st August 2031, with an option to extend up to 31st July 2033. The winning bidder, 24x7 Ltd, will be responsible for executing this transport service contract. Key deadlines noted include the submission deadline on 13th July 2026 and a clarification deadline on 7th July 2026. Although the procurement method specifics are unspecified, the competition was a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This award to 24x7 Ltd represents a significant opportunity for the supplier to expand its service offerings in the transport sector and foster a long-term working relationship with Suffolk County Council. Businesses similar to 24x7 Ltd, potentially with experience in local government contracts or passenger transport services, would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement opportunities for public transport services. Contracts like this are ideal for companies looking to grow within educational transport services, providing a stable, predictable source of revenue over multiple years. Such opportunities can also enhance the company's expertise and reputation in the region's transport sector.

## 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. SC717 2026-07-13 09.00 Assington to Boxford Primary School 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 MONDAY 13TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 7TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 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/f5766a24-01d7-431f-afc3-d2f595e7bb41 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £183,540 |
| 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 | 24X7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5766a24-01d7-431f-afc3-d2f595e7bb41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5766a24-01d7-431f-afc3-d2f595e7bb41
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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