QOC755 0900 2026-05-26 Laxfield to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 10:11

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28 May 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for transport services under the title "QOC755 0900 2026-05-26 Laxfield to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk." This process falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport, as per the CPV classification 60000000. The contract involves a selective procurement method, utilizing a dynamic purchasing system for sourcing passenger transport services. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, and the contract is set to commence on 1 June 2026, concluding on 31 July 2031. The services will be provided across various locations including the United Kingdom and its territories, with the buying organisation based in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The awarded contract was published on 28 May 2026, with a value of £234,315.60.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport services. The requirement for a 4-seated vehicle and potential for future collaboration with the Suffolk County Council could be beneficial for established transport service providers. Despite the procurement not being flagged as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the operational capacity and experience in public transport services would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and leveraging a stable, long-term agreement. Engaging with dynamic purchasing systems could also open doors to further opportunities within the Council's transport service requirements.

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Notice Title

QOC755 0900 2026-05-26 Laxfield to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk (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. QOC755 0900 2026-05-26 Laxfield to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk (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 2026-05-26. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-22 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94574dd7-8cab-4ad5-81d3-2fc01c96563f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1396cdfa-e719-473e-b61f-b743aad6b3cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£234,315 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
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
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

A R CARS FRAM

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

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