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QOC786 0900 2026-02-04 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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06 Feb 2026 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the public procurement process for providing passenger transport services from Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex. The procurement falls under the transport services category with CPV code 60000000. Initiated as a tender on a dynamic purchasing system, the award was made on 6th February 2026, confirming a contract period from 9th February 2026 to 31st July 2030. The project required an 8-seated vehicle and a personal assistant, with the contract awarded to a-z private hire services ltd. The main location is Suffolk, with service reach extended across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond. All submissions and clarifications were finalised by 4th February 2026.

This contract provides significant growth opportunities for transport businesses capable of delivering reliable and safe passenger services on a recurring basis. Companies similar to a-z private hire services ltd, experienced in logistical coordination and client service, can benefit from such tenders, enhancing their market presence and business portfolio. Firms equipped with suitable vehicles and qualified staff, including personal assistants, are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement exercises. The contract's duration and potential extension until 2033 offer long-term collaboration prospects and stable revenue streams for the awarded company.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC786 0900 2026-02-04 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) - 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. QOC786 0900 2026-02-04 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 2026-02-04. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-03 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2033

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6698676d-817d-451b-981e-0abe3eea4146
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32ad196-bcfe-45b8-8a38-9fbd36957193
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
£322,181 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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 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

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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