Award

QLT332 2026-02-03 (0900) Holton - Warren School, Lowestoft (6 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Feb 2026 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services under the project titled 'QLT332 2026-02-03 (0900) Holton - Warren School, Lowestoft (6 seated vehicle with passenger assistant)'. This contract, classified under 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)', involves a service delivering throughout various regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond. The award of the contract was finalised on 3rd February 2026, following a tender submission deadline of the same day. The procurement stage has progressed to the 'Award' phase, with the contracting period scheduled to start on 9th February 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2031. Notably, the council retains the option to extend the contract up to 31st January 2034.

The awarded contract, valued at £286,561.80, presents a growth opportunity for service providers within the passenger transport industry. This is particularly relevant for established businesses capable of meeting the specific requirements of transporting passengers with assistance. As Suffolk County Council has engaged in this competitive tendering process, it could offer further opportunities for similar services in future procurements, making it a strategic interest for capable transport service providers looking to expand their public sector clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT332 2026-02-03 (0900) Holton - Warren School, Lowestoft (6 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. QLT332 2026-02-03 (0900) Holton - Warren School, Lowestoft (6 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 03/02/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 02/02/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/01/2034.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e883fb0-46c9-49cc-a01b-77980f5e4d38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4db7137-b09c-4fb3-9961-427a3bba6453
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
£286,561 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 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 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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