Award

2025-08-12 09:00 - QOC799 Bungay to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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15 Aug 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically from Bungay to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. The tender, identified as QOC799, falls under the industry category of transport services with CPV code 60000000. The procurement was conducted through a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, following the announcement in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The award stage of the procurement was finalised on 15th August 2025, with contracts set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and run until 31st July 2030. Rainbows Transport has been awarded the contract valued at £306,264.80.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those capable of delivering passenger transport services. It is ideally suited for specialised transport providers who can reliably serve educational institutions over an extended contract period. The procurement process does not explicitly cater to small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises, suggesting a competitive advantage might be held by established entities with significant operational capabilities. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the East of England or engage in long-term service contracts would find this procurement an advantageous opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

2025-08-12 09:00 - QOC799 Bungay to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - 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. Bungay to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk 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 12th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 5th August 2025 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-073c046a-9be1-4b5e-ae13-0a4873ff1f39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46746f11-62de-4242-894c-8c599dc4d4a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£306,264 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

RAINBOWS TRANSPORT

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