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title: "2026-03-31 09:00 - QBE378 Mildenhall to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD"
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# 2026-03-31 09:00 - QBE378 Mildenhall to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb439ef7-bb25-42dc-bf59-c7c82d559ab9

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council, acting through its Passenger Transport division, has concluded an award stage for a transport services contract titled "QBE378 Mildenhall to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe". This procurement relates to providing passenger transport services as part of a dynamic purchasing system, classified under CPV code 60000000. The procurement process spanned multiple geographic locations, targeting suppliers not limited to the United Kingdom but extending to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. Key milestones for the tender included the deadline for submissions on 31st March 2026, 09:00, and a clarification question deadline on 27th March 2026, 15:00. The contract is set to commence on 15th April 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027.

The successful award to foxy cars private hire services ltd illustrates significant opportunities for transport service providers looking to engage with public sector clients. The contract, valued at £53,922, highlights the potential scale of business growth within the transport sector by offering services to local educational institutions. Businesses specialising in private hire services, particularly those capable of managing routes within the specified geographic areas, would find themselves well-positioned for such opportunities. Furthermore, this contract encourages competition and innovation in meeting the logistical needs of public services in Suffolk and beyond.

## 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. Mildenhall to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe. 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 Tuesday 31st March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th March 2026 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/ab78fce1-0ab6-4f5e-a136-2805cd536587 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,922 |
| 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 | FOXY CARS PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab78fce1-0ab6-4f5e-a136-2805cd536587

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab78fce1-0ab6-4f5e-a136-2805cd536587
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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