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QOC786 0900 2026-02-12 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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13 Feb 2026 at 12:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process, awarding a contract for passenger transport services titled "QOC786 0900 2026-02-12 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex" requiring an eight-seated vehicle and a passenger assistant. The tender falls under the industry category of transport services and is associated with the CPV classification 60000000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to a-z private hire services ltd on 13 February 2026. The contract period extends from 23 February 2026 to 31 July 2030. The procurement method was part of a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System with submission deadline on 12 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport facilities with additional support requirements. While the contract is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, established transport providers with the capacity to supply vehicles and assistive personnel will find growth prospects in fulfilling this long-term commitment. Given the potential for extension, businesses with adaptive strategies and innovative service solutions can leverage such contracts to stabilise and expand their operational footprint within Suffolk and potentially across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC786 0900 2026-02-12 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 2026-02-12 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 2026-02-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-11 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-b5fd17-7b4f9061-e464-4135-b816-66c8c1efc265
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f5864f-32b4-426b-b1da-6ee4c40b9810
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
£320,455 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 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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