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QLT339 2026-04-08 (0900) Bungay - Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 May 2026 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for a contract titled "QLT339 2026-04-08 (0900) Bungay - Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD." This tender falls under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport, with a CPV classification of 60000000. The procurement is a result of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System titled "The supply of Passenger Transport Services." Important deadlines were set for submission and clarifications, closing on 8th April 2026 and 7th April 2026, respectively. The contract commenced on 14th April 2026 and is planned to run until 31st August 2031, with a potential extension until 31st July 2033. The service location covers Suffolk and extends to various international locations, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in private hire and passenger transport services. With the awarded contract valued at £97,090 and chosen supplier Atlas Private Hire Ltd, there is a scope for similar companies to engage in upcoming tenders within the same category. Although this specific procurement might not particularly suit SMEs or VCSEs, given the suitability ratings, larger transport firms with a presence in or around Suffolk and capability to manage international transport logistics would find this opportunity aligned with their growth strategies. The procurement process deployed by Suffolk County Council offers transparency and encourages businesses to participate in structured competitive environments to expand their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT339 2026-04-08 (0900) Bungay - Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (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. QLT339 2026-04-08 (0900) Bungay - Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (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 08/04/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 07/04/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94647e0a-4b18-4400-be40-b87527c2b0a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb24bf26-79fa-48a1-a8cd-91f0de6d1f77
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
£97,090 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 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
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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

ATLAS PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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