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title: "SC706 2026-07-13 09.00 Hartest to Ormiston Sudbury Academy - AWARD"
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# SC706 2026-07-13 09.00 Hartest to Ormiston Sudbury Academy - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff17e03c-58bc-4c59-a043-f46a687dafc9

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## Summary

The procurement process for Suffolk County Council's Passenger Transport Services has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Felix Taxis & Co. The contract, titled "SC706 2026-07-13 09.00 Hartest to Ormiston Sudbury Academy," falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and is valued at £186,200. The process initiated a tender on a dynamic purchasing system, and the council might extend the contract until 31 July 2033. Located in Suffolk, the contracting authority has set a project contract period from 3 September 2026 to 31 August 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those capable of providing passenger services. While Suffolk County Council does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, established transport providers that can service the outlined routes efficiently while meeting the council’s standards could find lucrative growth. Businesses with the capacity for long-term contract fulfilment, beyond the initial term to potential extensions, would be particularly well-suited to meet the project's requirements and potentially expand their services throughout the UK 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. SC706 2026-07-13 09.00 Hartest to Ormiston Sudbury Academy 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 13TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 7TH 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/53b73dd8-08ee-4934-a143-0d96bdc7f0b9 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 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 | £186,200 |
| 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 | FELIX TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b73dd8-08ee-4934-a143-0d96bdc7f0b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b73dd8-08ee-4934-a143-0d96bdc7f0b9
  21st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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