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title: "NT521 2026-07-13 09.00 Cowlinge to Wickhambrook Primary School - AWARD"
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# NT521 2026-07-13 09.00 Cowlinge to Wickhambrook Primary School - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c626ba21-c46c-45c7-bcc9-0d70163aded2

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for the contract titled "NT521 2026-07-13 09.00 Cowlinge to Wickhambrook Primary School - AWARD". It falls under the industry category of transport services and focuses on passenger transport within Suffolk, United Kingdom. The tender aimed at securing services for a period from 3rd September 2026 to 31st August 2031, and was part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the final award made to Star Cabs LTD on 13th July 2026, amounting to £199,500. The procurement method details were not specified, but submissions for the competition closed on 13th July 2026. The contract may be extended until 31st July 2033.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for companies specialising in transport services, especially those capable of handling contracts of extended duration and substantial value. An ideal match for the contract award was found in Star Cabs LTD, highlighting opportunities for similar businesses to expand their portfolio within public sector transport services. The contract, focusing on reliable passenger transport for educational purposes, could benefit firms that have the capability to scale operations across Suffolk and potentially beyond, thereby enhancing their service offerings in the 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. NT521 2026-07-13 09.00 Cowlinge to Wickhambrook 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/519856d9-abfc-40a4-9e4e-78628c6879fa |
| 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 | £199,500 |
| 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 | STAR CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/519856d9-abfc-40a4-9e4e-78628c6879fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/519856d9-abfc-40a4-9e4e-78628c6879fa
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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