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2026-01-13 09:00 - QBE360 Acton to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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13 Jan 2026 at 16:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focusing on the delivery of transport services under the title "QBE360 Acton to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - AWARD". This process is classified under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and is marked as complete. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 13th January 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 19th January 2026 and end on 31st July 2026. This project involves delivery to multiple locations, including various regions within the UK and beyond. The tender was part of a mini-competition utilizing the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, with no specified procurement method details.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services to expand their portfolios by partnering with public sector organisations. While it does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, companies with experience in passenger transport services are well-positioned to compete, particularly those able to service diverse geographic areas. The contract, now awarded to Nash Auto Ltd, demonstrates the potential for securing future contracts within Suffolk and potentially across wider regions, thereby facilitating broader business growth and increased revenue streams for service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-01-13 09:00 - QBE360 Acton to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - 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. Acton to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George. 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 09:00 Tuesday 13th January 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 12th January 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b72e89bc-7d02-4a73-8035-f99c3d6f6b9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42dbf4b7-6166-4678-952e-ac441053cdc6
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
£6,390 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 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

NASH AUTO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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