QSB001 0900 2026-04-23 Lowestoft, Kessingland - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle with a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

20 May 2026 at 11:09

AwardUpdate

27 Apr 2026 at 10:22

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council recently concluded a public procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a 4-seater vehicle with a PA, servicing the route from Lowestoft, Kessingland to Wetheringsett Manor School. The procurement, under the category of transport services excluding waste transport, was executed through a selective method, via a Dynamic Purchasing System call-off. The tender reached the award update stage, completed with the contract commencement set for 28 April 2026 and ending on 31 July 2027. This procurement opportunity covered various geographical delivery addresses, including Suffolk, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and elsewhere in the UK. Notably, the submissions deadline was on 23 April 2026, with a prior deadline for clarification questions on 22 April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, especially those capable of operating in the outlined regions. With an awarded contract value of approximately £64,350.72, the successful suppliers, such as London Hire Community Services Ltd and Dan's Prebooked Cars, demonstrate the potential for growth in small to medium enterprises within this sector. Companies with capabilities in providing tailored transport solutions and equipped staff can leverage this type of procurement to expand their service offerings and client base, particularly within the public transport sector operated by local councils like Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Title

QSB001 0900 2026-04-23 Lowestoft, Kessingland - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle with 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. QSB001 0900 2026-04-23 Lowestoft, Kessingland - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle with 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 2026-04-23. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-04-22 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a12e809a-169c-465d-b467-380c06025d09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc9bcc6-5e4d-4b64-97d7-fc14ed3b5879
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
£64,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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

DAN'S PREBOOKED CARS

LONDON HIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES

Further Information

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