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QBR073 2026-06-17 (0900) Lowestoft - The Woodview Project, Worlingham (8 seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Jun 2026 at 08:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a public procurement process titled "QBR073 2026-06-17 (0900) Lowestoft - The Woodview Project, Worlingham," under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) as indicated by the CPV code 60000000. The procurement process revolved around a mini competition from a dynamic purchasing system for the supply of passenger transport services, designated under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The location for this project is in Lowestoft, Suffolk, and the awarded contract runs from 22nd June 2026 to 31st August 2031. Key dates included the submission deadline on 17th June 2026 at 09:00, and the procurement reached the award stage, having been completed and made active on 18th June 2026, with Dan's Prebooked Cars being the selected supplier for a contract valued at £208,015.80 GBP.

This contract offers significant business growth potential, especially for service providers in the passenger transport sector. Businesses with capacity to provide scheduled transport services, particularly those capable of offering both vehicles and passenger assistance, would find this tender highly suitable. The long duration of the contract, ending in 2031, further provides a stable revenue stream and establishes a foothold in the regional transport market of Suffolk, enhancing visibility and credibility in the sector. Companies that are experienced in handling transport logistics and those that can ensure compliance with strict timetable adherence would benefit substantially from being involved in such projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBR073 2026-06-17 (0900) Lowestoft - The Woodview Project, Worlingham (8 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. QBR073 2026-06-17 (0900) Lowestoft - The Woodview Project, Worlingham (8 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 17/06/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 16/06/2026 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779f88f7-1bac-4438-b5bf-a494c4cb3f60
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
£208,015 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 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
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

DAN'S PREBOOKED CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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