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QLT328 2026-01-16 (0900) Lowestoft - EM Tuition (Colville House) Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Jan 2026 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services in Lowestoft, specifically requiring a four-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant for EM Tuition at Colville House. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services and covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom. This award stage was initiated via a tender on 16 January 2026, with a deadline for clarification questions set for 15 January 2026. The contract is slated to commence on 20 January 2026 and will conclude on 31 August 2026, although there exists an option to extend it until 31 December 2026. The procurement method utilised was part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, with a focus on service provision.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those equipped to offer specialised passenger transport solutions. Businesses that can supply vehicles with staff to assist passengers and operate within Suffolk and beyond, including broader Europe and the British Overseas Territories, would find this contract particularly advantageous. The contract, valued at £7,394.04, has been awarded to Dan's Prebooked Cars, demonstrating the successful fulfilment of a local supplier that aligns with Suffolk County Council's service needs. Companies looking to enhance their service portfolios or expand into niche transport services could benefit from pursuing similar government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT328 2026-01-16 (0900) Lowestoft - EM Tuition (Colville House) Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with 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. QLT328 2026-01-16 (0900) Lowestoft - EM Tuition (Colville House) Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with 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 16/01/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 15/01/2026 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60b44d38-1d97-48a3-8783-66a471e51d79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413c564f-3ed8-47ea-84a4-1a6c1641be22
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
£7,394 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 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

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

DAN'S PREBOOKED CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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