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QOC810 2026-01-08 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process awarded by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves the supply of passenger transport services under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract, titled "QOC810 2026-01-08 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD", falls within the transport services category and was awarded to Atlas Private Hire Ltd. The procurement stage is within the award phase as of 9th January 2026, following a tender period that ended on 8th January 2026. The service covers locations including the United Kingdom and a range of other territories, with the contract period spanning from 12th January 2026 to 31st August 2026. While specific procurement method details are not provided, the contract entails a straightforward supply arrangement, reflective of Suffolk County Council's routine procurement operations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing reliable passenger transport services. Companies with expertise in managing transport logistics and a fleet of smaller vehicles like Atlas Private Hire Ltd are well-positioned to capitalise. The nature of this contract provides potential for business expansion by developing a long-term relationship with a public sector entity such as Suffolk County Council. Businesses operating within or capable of extending services to the United Kingdom and surrounding regions may find considerable growth prospects by aligning with such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

QOC810 2026-01-08 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QOC810 2026-01-08 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) 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 08/01/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 07/01/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7df79f79-1dbf-4ff6-b5f2-385d567998b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7868e211-3fdb-4b77-ad37-7771271e3b5f
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
£23,037 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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

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