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

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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24 Apr 2026 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a four-seated vehicle with a PA, operating from Lowestoft, Kessingland to Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford. The industry category falls under transport services (excluding waste transport), with the tender stage now completed. The award was published on 24th April 2026, and the contract period is set from 28th April 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement was initiated as a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, with no specific procurement method details provided.

This contract represents a notable opportunity for transport service providers who specialise in passenger transport vehicles that include personal assistance. Companies like Dan's Prebooked Cars, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential growth in the local transport sector by fulfilling such specific requirements. Businesses equipped with appropriate transport facilities and service-oriented personnel can leverage similar opportunities to expand their operations in Suffolk and potentially contract with regional governing bodies. The role involves servicing a route essential for educational purposes, thereby contributing to both business growth and social infrastructure development.

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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.

Notice Details

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
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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
£62,004 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

DAN'S PREBOOKED CARS

Further Information

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