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QLT342 2026-05-07 (0900) Oulton to Ness Point School, Lowestoft (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 May 2026 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has progressed to the award stage. This tender, titled "QLT342 2026-05-07 (0900) Oulton to Ness Point School, Lowestoft (4 seats)", focuses on providing transport services from Oulton to Ness Point School in Lowestoft. The procurement falls under the CPV category 60000000, which covers transport services excluding waste transport. The process was a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The contract was awarded on 7th May 2026, with a contract period starting on 11th May 2026 and ending on 31st July 2031. Key deadlines included the final submission for tenders by 9:00 am on the 7th of May, 2026, with clarification questions to be submitted by 9:00 am on the 6th of May, 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in passenger transport services. Although the procurement method was not specified, engaging in dynamic purchasing systems allows businesses to frequently compete for projects and expand their market presence. With Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport as the buyer, contracting opportunities within the public sector can provide both financial stability and heightened visibility for the contracted suppliers. While the current tender did not target small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses capable of accommodating the specific transport needs between Oulton and Ness Point School stand to benefit from future similar opportunities within Suffolk and potentially other regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT342 2026-05-07 (0900) Oulton to Ness Point School, Lowestoft (4 seats) - 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. QLT342 2026-05-07 (0900) Oulton to Ness Point School, Lowestoft (4 seats) 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 on 07/05/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 06/05/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11a652a2-4ce8-4965-aa8d-012bda0b3cdf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b09f4c-23ad-470f-bd40-efff0a0d43ac
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
£37,490 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FIVE ONE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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