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QSB128 0900 2026-08-11 Red Lodge - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 Aug 2026 at 05:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "QSB128 0900 2026-08-11 Red Lodge - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required)." This initiative falls under the industry's transport services sector, specifically excluding waste transport, with CPV classification code 60000000. The procurement, conducted under a Dynamic Purchasing System, sought passenger transport services and was finalised on 12th August 2026, following an award phase. Key locations involved include Suffolk, with operational coverage extending to the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The contract will run from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2031.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in passenger transport services, as it entails a substantial five-year service commitment from Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. The successful supplier, Nash Auto Ltd, reflects the type of enterprise well-suited to compete in this arena, likely due to its capability in providing bespoke transport solutions including vehicles and personnel tailored to specific client needs. Other transport service suppliers, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts, may find similar future opportunities within dynamic purchasing frameworks, presenting scope for robust business development and expansion into government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB128 0900 2026-08-11 Red Lodge - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a 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. QSB128 0900 2026-08-11 Red Lodge - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a 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 0900 2026-08-11 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13bcedb4-c9e0-401a-aa6b-1f476d41c2e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb570d60-aca7-402c-ac87-79739bb7ef68
Current Stage
Award
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
£187,463 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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

NASH AUTO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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