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QSB153 0900 2026-05-06 Oulton-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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06 May 2026 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for passenger transport services, specifically for a 4-seated vehicle with a personal assistant, required for Oulton-Wetheringsett Manor school in Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford. This procurement falls under the "Transport services" industry (CPV code 60000000) and involves delivering services across various global locations including the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a dynamic purchasing system initiated in a tender phase, with the award status completed on 6th May 2026. The contract will commence on 11th May 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2030, valued at approximately £174,792.40 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, especially those capable of providing specialised passenger transport solutions. Companies that excel in managing dynamic transportation requirements and can offer additional personnel, such as personal assistants, would be well-suited for such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while not specifically targeted, may find opportunities to collaborate or subcontract within this sector, providing they can meet the operational and quality standards established by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Title

QSB153 0900 2026-05-06 Oulton-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-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. QSB153 0900 2026-05-06 Oulton-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-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 2026-05-06. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-05 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82c4b3b3-0126-4830-82a1-4f02f82fea11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca7342b-c0a0-487a-89a1-828c0533f1ca
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
£174,792 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 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

STAR LIGHT CONNECT

Further Information

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