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QOC007 (v2) 2026-02-26 0900 Cavendish to Rallysport Engineering Academy Commerce Way Colchester CO2 8HR (4-seater vehicle) required. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport completed a procurement process for transporting services, classified under the CPV code '60000000'. This award involves the provision of a 4-seater vehicle service from Cavendish to Rallysport Engineering Academy, Commerce Way, Colchester, with the contract period commencing on 2nd March 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The dynamic purchasing system facilitated this procurement, with key dates including the submission deadline on 26th February 2026. Clarification questions were accepted until 19th February 2026, accessible via the specified online portal. The contract, valued at £11,787.60 GBP, was awarded to Dash Travel UK Ltd.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to enhance their portfolio through government contracts. The detailed logistics outlined within this contract make it particularly suitable for established transportation firms capable of meeting service demands across multiple regions, including British Oversea Territories and European locations. Successful bidders are likely to benefit from extended exposure and steady revenue streams over the contract period, reinforcing their presence in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

QOC007 (v2) 2026-02-26 0900 Cavendish to Rallysport Engineering Academy Commerce Way Colchester CO2 8HR (4-seater vehicle) 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. QOC007 (v2) 2026-02-26 0900 Cavendish to Rallysport Engineering Academy Commerce Way Colchester CO2 8HR (4-seater vehicle) 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 2026-02-26 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-02-19 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2a5a4f7-cd1f-4044-85bc-17801d1dbd35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e55144c-ceda-481f-94d4-dd72a207a979
Current Stage
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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
£11,787 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 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
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
1
Supplier Name

DASH TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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