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QLT355 2026-09-07 (0900) Lowestoft to Warren School, Lowestoft (8 seats and a PA) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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08 Sep 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a scheduled journey from Lowestoft to Warren School in Lowestoft. The requirement was for a vehicle with eight passenger seats and a passenger assistant (PA), supporting transport to school. The work falls within transport services (CPV 60000000) and is a service contract. The delivery location is Lowestoft, with the buyer based in Suffolk. This is a specific home-to-school or school-route transport requirement rather than a general vehicle supply contract, so it is relevant to operators able to provide suitable vehicles, passenger assistance and reliable scheduled journeys for pupils in the Lowestoft area.

This procurement has been completed through a mini-competition under the Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System. Suffolk County Council awarded the contract to Dan's Prebooked Cars on 8 September 2026. The recorded award value is £0 GBP. The contract runs from 14 September 2026 to 31 August 2031, with the council reserving the right to extend it until 31 July 2033. The original tender deadline was 7 September 2026 at 09:00, and clarification questions were due by 4 September 2026 at 09:00. The requirement was assessed as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The tender is complete and the award is active.

This award shows that Suffolk County Council uses its Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System to source dedicated school transport in Lowestoft. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to operate suitable passenger vehicles, provide at least eight seats, and supply a passenger assistant as part of the service. It would also need dependable local route planning, punctual daily operations and the safeguarding, passenger-care and communication arrangements expected when transporting school pupils. Experience delivering contracted education or passenger transport, together with the operational capacity to maintain consistent cover throughout the service period, would strengthen a supplier’s position. The awarded supplier was Dan's Prebooked Cars, indicating demand for a local pre-booked vehicle operator able to combine driving and assisted passenger transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT355 2026-09-07 (0900) Lowestoft to Warren School, Lowestoft (8 seats and a PA) - 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. QLT355 2026-09-07 (0900) Lowestoft to Warren School, Lowestoft (8 seats and a PA) 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 07/09/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 04/09/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dc52329-0432-4896-b476-f4045cd74203
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a46f21c-6651-44ae-a859-1df7f55e4c93
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Dan's Prebooked Cars

Further Information

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