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2026-08-03 09:00 - QOC485 Lowestoft to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2026 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involved the award of a contract for transport services, specifically from Lowestoft to Acorn Park School in Banham, Norfolk. The procurement was part of a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The award stage was completed on 5th August 2026. Key deadlines included a submission deadline on 3rd August 2026 and a deadline for clarifications on 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at £240,160, covers a period from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2031 and has the potential for extension until 31st July 2034. The industry category for this procurement is classified under transport services, excluding waste transport, with Suffolk as the primary location.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for business growth in the transport services sector. Although the process is complete, similar future opportunities could benefit businesses specialising in logistics and passenger transport, especially those capable of flexible service offerings within the United Kingdom and potentially other locations like the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories. Companies like Atlas Private Hire Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate suitability through established expertise in handling substantial passenger transport contracts, presenting opportunities for growth and expansion in the sector for similar entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-08-03 09:00 - QOC485 Lowestoft to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - 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. Lowestoft to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 09:00 on Monday 3rd August 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 on Friday 31st July 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2034.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7cb15e-7a75-489a-8284-59e7427ab1d2
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
£240,160 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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

ATLAS PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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