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QLT335 2026-02-18 (0900) Carlton Colville - Lowestoft Library (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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19 Feb 2026 at 09:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the supply of passenger transport services, specifically for a four-seated vehicle route from Carlton Colville to Lowestoft Library. This contract, classified under transport services, represents an opportunity within the service industry. The award status is complete as of 19th February 2026, with the contract running from 24th February to 31st August 2026. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, further details can be accessed through Suffolk County Council's official business and tender site. The procurement method was part of a dynamic purchasing system, though specifics are not provided. The deadline for submissions was 18th February 2026 at 09:00, with clarifications required by 17th February 2026.

This tender offers business growth potential for companies specialising in passenger transport services, with Rainbows Transport being awarded the contract valued at GBP 5,984.04. Although not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport service providers could find such contracts beneficial for establishing regional service routes and expanding operational footprints within the UK and broader European territories. Suffolk County Council's procurement creates opportunities to engage with public sector transport demands, providing possibilities for consistent long-term service provision as the contract may extend until December 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT335 2026-02-18 (0900) Carlton Colville - Lowestoft Library (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. QLT335 2026-02-18 (0900) Carlton Colville - Lowestoft Library (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 18/02/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 17/02/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a932eee4-5ceb-4de7-b168-f82866a59b56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75a9ab2-81a9-4fa2-bbb1-5982d61a8095
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
£5,984 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
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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

RAINBOWS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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