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title: "TN151 2026-07-21 09.00 Brandon and Ingham to Ixworth High and Thurston Community Schools - AWARD"
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# TN151 2026-07-21 09.00 Brandon and Ingham to Ixworth High and Thurston Community Schools - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d75bebd1-d619-49a7-97a9-b7004038d285

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded a procurement process for transporting passengers between Brandon, Ingham, Ixworth High, and Thurston Community Schools. This contract, titled "TN151 2026-07-21 09.00 Brandon and Ingham to Ixworth High and Thurston Community Schools - AWARD," falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement stage is complete, with the awarding date on 21st July 2026 and services slated to commence on 3rd September 2026, concluding on 31st August 2031. The process was conducted via a dynamic purchasing system with a CPV classification of 60000000. The main procurement method details were not specified.

This tender presents a notable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services. The awarded value is GBP 226,100, offering a significant financial incentive for the awarded supplier, CABS, based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. While not specifying suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities to manage school transport operations effectively, especially those located within the proximity of Suffolk and capable of adhering to the timeframe, would find such tenders aligned with their growth strategies. This provides a platform for service expansion within public transport offerings.

## 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. TN151 2026-07-21 09.00 Brandon and Ingham to Ixworth High and Thurston Community Schools 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 TUESDAY 21ST JULY 2026 AT 09.00. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is WEDNESDAY 15TH 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/48584425-beb6-4ad2-ba61-0b92c9bb319e |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 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 | £226,100 |
| 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 | CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48584425-beb6-4ad2-ba61-0b92c9bb319e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48584425-beb6-4ad2-ba61-0b92c9bb319e
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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