QOC890 2026-06-04 (0900) Flixton West - Fred Nicholson School, Swaffham (4 seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focused on a mini competition for supplying passenger transport services. This contract, titled "QOC890 2026-06-04 (0900) Flixton West - Fred Nicholson School, Swaffham," involved providing four seats and a passenger assistant for transport services. The procurement aligned with industry category 60000000, covering transport services, excluding waste transport. The award stage was completed on 4th June 2026, and the services are expected to run from 8th June 2026 until 31st July 2026. Suffolk County Council undertook this procurement through a Dynamic Purchasing System, appearing under the tag of award, and utilized no specified procurement method.

This tender offers significant potential for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those that can provide passenger transport services efficiently. Businesses that have capabilities in managing travel logistics, especially in educational environments like schools, may find competitive advantages. The awarded supplier for this opportunity was 24x7 Ltd, which indicates that established businesses with experience in dynamic and adaptable service provision are well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. The contract, valued at £8,977.50, represents a tangible opportunity for market entry or expansion in the regional transport services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

QOC890 2026-06-04 (0900) Flixton West - Fred Nicholson School, Swaffham (4 seats and a passenger assistant) - 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. QOC890 2026-06-04 (0900) Flixton West - Fred Nicholson School, Swaffham (4 seats and a passenger assistant) 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 04/06/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 03/06/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-189b2276-9e03-45eb-905f-583705059b65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1fff376-6c7b-411a-ac2e-d53579dca4bb
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
£8,977 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
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

24X7

Further Information

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