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QHL087 0900 2026-04-09 Coddenham, Suffolk to Broadlands Hall School, Little Wratting, Haverhill, Suffolk (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) required. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently awarded a contract for transportation services within the transport industry category. This procurement process focused on providing a 4-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant for the route from Coddenham, Suffolk, to Broadlands Hall School, Little Wratting, Haverhill, Suffolk. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process utilised a Dynamic Purchasing System, with an award stage completed on 9th April 2026. The contract, valued at £250,743, is set to commence on 14th April 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029. The council has reserved the option to extend the contract term until 2031, with all deadlines for submissions and clarifications expiring by 9th April 2026 and 7th April 2026, respectively.

This awarded tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Entities like a-z private hire services ltd, which successfully secured the contract, underscore the suitability for private hire companies capable of fulfilling specific transport needs with additional passenger assistance. The repeatability of such contracts within Suffolk and the broader UK market suggests potential growth for businesses adept at navigating public sector contracts. Given the procurement category, small to medium-sized enterprises with the ability to deliver efficient and reliable transport solutions are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in future procurement cycles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHL087 0900 2026-04-09 Coddenham, Suffolk to Broadlands Hall School, Little Wratting, Haverhill, Suffolk (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) 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. QHL087 0900 2026-04-09 Coddenham, Suffolk to Broadlands Hall School, Little Wratting, Haverhill, Suffolk (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) 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 2026-04-09 0900 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-04-07 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2031-07-31

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af134a28-970e-4848-99cd-4e44afe7fb17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09534a50-4320-4800-a555-eb73f9c8a33d
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
£250,743 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

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