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ABH005 0900 2026-04-30 Lowestoft-Mencap vision, Halesworth (4seater vehicle) required. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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30 Apr 2026 at 13:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the Award stage, concluding on 30th April 2026. The council sought to award a contract for the provision of passenger transport services in the form of a four-seater vehicle, specifically designated for the Lowestoft-Mencap vision in Halesworth. This tender fits under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) with a Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code of 60000000. The contract, valued at £53,216.80, is set to commence on 18th June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2031. The procurement process was part of a dynamic purchasing system aimed at streamlining passenger transport services. Although the procurement method was not specified, the process has been duly completed with Atlas Private Hire Ltd emerging as the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the transport services sector, particularly for businesses capable of delivering specialised passenger transport solutions. It allows suppliers to establish or expand their foothold in public sector contracts and enhance their reputation by aligning with Suffolk County Council. Businesses that can offer reliable and efficient transport services and have the capacity to accommodate vehicle leasing or procurement are ideally placed to compete in such tenders. Despite this specific opportunity now being awarded, similar future tenders may offer collaborations with councils and local authorities, enabling sustainable growth and long-term partnership opportunities for well-equipped service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ABH005 0900 2026-04-30 Lowestoft-Mencap vision, Halesworth (4seater vehicle) 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. ABH005 0900 2026-04-30 Lowestoft-Mencap vision, Halesworth (4seater vehicle) 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 2026-04-30 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-04-23 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2032-05-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3565cbe8-625d-4c3c-b8c1-a56b2e00fbb0
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
£53,216 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 31 May 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
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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

ATLAS PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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