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title: "2026-07-06 BE178 Whepstead to Lawshall Primary School - AWARD"
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# 2026-07-06 BE178 Whepstead to Lawshall Primary School - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1dc478c-ecc8-46c1-aa14-8dba4b3d079c

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of transport services, particularly focusing on the transport of passengers from Whepstead to Lawshall Primary School. The procurement, classified under the industry category of transport services (CPV code 60000000), involved a mini competition held against the Dynamic Purchasing System dedicated to passenger transport services. The tender process concluded with an award stage as of the 6th of July 2026, followed by a contractual period beginning on the 3rd of September 2026 and ending on the 31st of August 2031. This initiative encompasses services within the UK and potentially extends to the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The announcement also highlights the Council’s right to extend the contract until mid-2033.

This procurement opportunity provides significant business growth potential for companies in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions. The awarded contract, valued at £251,370, suggests a stable revenue stream over a five-year period, fostering business scalability and market presence. Although Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport specified that the procurement is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it presents an attractive proposition for established enterprises such as Stowmarket Minibus & Coach Hire Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Companies with comparable profiles and capacity to meet similar transport service requirements can find lucrative opportunities in participating in future tenders of this kind, especially those facilitated through dynamic purchasing systems.

## 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. 2026-07-06 BE178 Whepstead to Lawshall 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 6TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 30TH JUNE 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 31 JULY 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0734a35-dc34-442e-b92a-cdb60baa79e0 |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 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 | £251,370 |
| 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 | STOWMARKET MINIBUS & COACH HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0734a35-dc34-442e-b92a-cdb60baa79e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0734a35-dc34-442e-b92a-cdb60baa79e0
  16th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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