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title: "QIP325 0900 2026-04-09 Thurston - Claydon high school, Claydon (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP325 0900 2026-04-09 Thurston - Claydon high school, Claydon (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9e8bbbd-960d-4bfd-88d4-4c3ac19ec340

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "QIP325 0900 2026-04-09 Thurston - Claydon high school, Claydon (4-seated vehicle required)" within the transport services industry. The procurement used Suffolk's Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The contracting stage is now at the award phase, with the award confirmed on 10th April 2026, and the service contract set to start from 13th April 2026, extending until 31st July 2029. The project is significant for sectors involved in transport services excluding waste transport, focusing on localities including the United Kingdom and adjacent regions.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of facilitating school transport solutions. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 55,677.60, is geared towards enterprises capable of providing a four-seated vehicle service. Companies such as A Gofur t/a Eastern Cabs, the awarded supplier, exemplify the types of businesses suited for such opportunities. This contract can support growth by enabling increased service provision and establishing critical partnerships with local authorities like the Suffolk County Council. While the suitability criteria did not specify preferences for SMEs or VCSEs, the project remains an avenue for enhancing business credentials and expanding operational reach 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. QIP325 0900 2026-04-09 Thurston - Claydon high school, Claydon (4-seated vehicle required) 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 0900 2026-04-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-04-08 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/517818ca-1b57-4785-8371-4ad49bcb55c8 |
| 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 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,677 |
| 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 | A GOFUR T/A EASTERN CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/517818ca-1b57-4785-8371-4ad49bcb55c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/517818ca-1b57-4785-8371-4ad49bcb55c8
  10th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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