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QOC860 2026-01-21 (0900) Oulton to Castle Farm Countryside Classroom, Burgh Castle, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

21 Jan 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process for passenger transport services from Oulton to Castle Farm Countryside Classroom in Burgh Castle, Norfolk. This contract, under the Dynamic Purchasing System "The supply of Passenger Transport Services," was awarded on 21st January 2026, with the contract active from 26th January to 31st August 2026. The procurement, classified under the industry category "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)," was addressed to various locations including Norfolk and Suffolk, and carries a value of £3,915.52. This project falls under the services procurement category, with a contract extension permissible until 31st December 2026. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport managed the procurement, with JOHN DALLEN acting as the contact person.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of operating small passenger vehicles, as the contract involves a 4-seated vehicle requirement. While the competition was realised through a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, businesses that can demonstrate a reliable service delivery in this sector could benefit from engaging in similar future opportunities. However, it is noted that this specific procurement was not aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a preference for larger or more established transport providers for this project.

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Notice Title

QOC860 2026-01-21 (0900) Oulton to Castle Farm Countryside Classroom, Burgh Castle, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QOC860 2026-01-21 (0900) Oulton to Castle Farm Countryside Classroom, Burgh Castle, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) 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 21/01/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 20/01/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49a73dfa-7ce3-43da-9c2d-6ffded670d3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03c76ed-6988-4204-a739-44795240fb0c
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
£3,915 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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

SPRY MANAGEMENT

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