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QEE017 2026-05-21 (0900) Lowestoft - S.P.A.C.E Education Ltd, Yaxley (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 May 2026 at 09:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded an award stage for the procurement titled "QEE017 2026-05-21 (0900) Lowestoft - S.P.A.C.E Education Ltd, Yaxley (4 seats)". This process falls under the transport services category, specifically focusing on the supply of passenger transport services. The procurement stage has been completed, with significant dates including a tender submission deadline on 21 May 2026 and the award status updated on 22 May 2026. The contract period runs from 2 June 2026 to 31 August 2026. The project targets delivery across several regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Companies such as Five One Taxis Ltd, which secured this contract, stand to benefit by providing reliable transportation solutions within the specified regions. Although the suitability criteria do not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, organisations capable of meeting dynamic passenger transport needs are well-suited to competing in similar tenders. Such contracts can enhance market reach and provide a stable revenue stream over the contracted period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QEE017 2026-05-21 (0900) Lowestoft - S.P.A.C.E Education Ltd, Yaxley (4 seats) - 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. QEE017 2026-05-21 (0900) Lowestoft - S.P.A.C.E Education Ltd, Yaxley (4 seats) 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 21/05/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 20/05/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/10/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b32e677b-aa36-4607-a5b3-b534baef1ca0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22c183e-d05c-4e42-8f32-6e27b9dcac28
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
£7,565 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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
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

FIVE ONE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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