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title: "2026-03-30 09:00 - QTN053 Witnesham to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton - AWARD"
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# 2026-03-30 09:00 - QTN053 Witnesham to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a19ba442-92e2-49c6-886e-3df096751c5e

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded a procurement process for passenger transport services, specifically a route from Witnesham to Stanton Community Primary School in Stanton. This process was conducted under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, classified under CPV 60000000, which excludes waste transport services. The award stage was completed with the contract starting on 14th April 2026 and running until 31st July 2029. Although the procurement method was not specified, the entire process reached its award status on 30th March 2026, following a tender submission deadline on the same date. The engagement falls under the services category, with a primary location in Suffolk, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services. The contract, awarded to Royal Rides, underscores the demand for reliable passenger transport providers, opening doors for similar businesses to enter future procurement processes with Suffolk County Council. While the procurement is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport service providers with robust capabilities in handling such contracts would find a competitive edge. The contract, valued at £118,503, reflects the potential for business growth and expansion into public service sectors through successful bids in public tenders.

## 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. Witnesham to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton. 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 Monday 30th March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th March 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/2e949f35-b6b7-4977-a9e2-7a2b445dd458 |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,503 |
| 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 | ROYAL RIDES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e949f35-b6b7-4977-a9e2-7a2b445dd458

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e949f35-b6b7-4977-a9e2-7a2b445dd458
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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