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title: "2025-07-18 09:00 - QBE178 Haverhill to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. - AWARD"
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# 2025-07-18 09:00 - QBE178 Haverhill to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9bf8fde-f229-4cfe-ad71-1cb933e383ea

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "QBE178 Haverhill to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds," which falls under the transport services category. This award pertains to a contract facilitated via a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, initially published under the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. With the award having been announced on 21 July 2025, the contract commences on 3 September 2025 and is set to terminate by 31 July 2030. The procurement process was conducted in Suffolk, United Kingdom, with significant deadlines noted: submissions were due on 18 July 2025, and clarification questions were required by 15 July 2025.

This procurement offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for established transport service providers capable of fulfilling long-term contract requirements. The awarded contract, valued at £171,000, is set to be executed by Star Cabs LTD, indicating a focus on reliable and efficient passenger transport services within the Suffolk region. Businesses experienced in delivering services across diverse geographical locations, including the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe, might find similar opportunities advantageous for expanding their reach and portfolio in transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary and community social enterprises might need to reassess capabilities if targeting future similar 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. Haverhill to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Friday 18th July 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 15th July 2025 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/44e58f04-f1dd-441d-aa40-0470e598d5b1 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £171,000 |
| 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

- 28 Jul 2025 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e58f04-f1dd-441d-aa40-0470e598d5b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e58f04-f1dd-441d-aa40-0470e598d5b1
  28th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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