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QHL116 09:00 2026-08-20 Brockley to The Arch @ Castle Manor, Haverhill - 4-seater vehicle & PA required - AWARD

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a journey from Brockley to The Arch at Castle Manor in Haverhill. The requirement was for a four-seater vehicle and a passenger assistant, covering the transport of passengers rather than general vehicle hire. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich, Suffolk. The recorded delivery location is the United Kingdom, with the route specifically identifying Brockley and Haverhill. This is a local, small-vehicle passenger transport requirement, suitable for an operator able to provide both the vehicle and passenger assistance for the specified journey. The procurement is classified as transport services, excluding waste transport, under CPV 60000000.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 24 August 2026 following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. Tim’s Minibus and Private Hire Ltd was selected for an awarded value of £171,000, inclusive of the stated GBP currency. The awarded contract runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029, with the council reserving the right to extend it until 31 July 2031. The original submission deadline was 09:00 on 20 August 2026, and clarification questions were due by 09:00 on 13 August 2026. The requirement was presented as a service procurement, with participation recorded as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

For suppliers assessing future opportunities from this buyer, the award demonstrates demand for contracted passenger transport on a defined Brockley-to-Haverhill journey, using a four-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant. A credible competitor would need to operate suitable small passenger vehicles, provide reliable scheduled transport and supply appropriately capable assistance during journeys. The successful supplier was a private-hire operator based in Haverhill, indicating the relevance of local coverage, knowledge of the route and the ability to support services in the surrounding Suffolk area. Businesses would also need to be able to compete through the council’s passenger transport Dynamic Purchasing System and meet its participation requirements. The recorded suitability assessment means smaller or community-based providers should check carefully whether they can meet the buyer’s stated procurement conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHL116 09:00 2026-08-20 Brockley to The Arch @ Castle Manor, Haverhill - 4-seater vehicle & PA required - AWARD

Notice Description

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. QHL116 09:00 2026-08-20 Brockley to The Arch @ Castle Manor, Haverhill - 4-seater vehicle & PA 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 09:00 2026-08-20. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-08-13 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2031 07-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04e6ec0e-ac07-4718-80c2-b5c580ec3182
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37870d33-d73d-429c-9ca5-61a81e7a98ed
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tim's Minibus and Private Hire Ltd

Further Information

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