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QLT348 2026-08-06 (0900) Lowestoft - Warren School, Lowestoft (8 seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

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06 Aug 2026 at 17:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a school journey serving Warren School in Lowestoft. The requirement was for a vehicle with eight passenger seats and a passenger assistant, indicating a managed pupil transport service rather than general taxi or freight work. Delivery is associated with Lowestoft, Suffolk, with the council’s passenger transport function acting as the buyer. The procurement falls within the broad transport services category, covering the operation of the vehicle and the passenger assistance needed for the school service. The requirement was arranged as a mini-competition under the council’s Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. Submissions were due by 9:00am on 6 August 2026, with clarification questions due by 9:00am on 5 August 2026. The contract was awarded to Dan's Prebooked Cars on 6 August 2026 for £160,550. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 August 2031. The council reserved the right to extend the contract until 31 July 2033. The published requirement specified eight seats and a passenger assistant for the Lowestoft service. The opportunity was recorded as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This award shows that Suffolk County Council has demand for dedicated school passenger transport combining an eight-seat vehicle with a passenger assistant. Businesses considering similar work for this buyer would need reliable capacity for a regular pupil journey, a suitable passenger vehicle, and staff able to provide passenger assistance in a school setting. Credibility would also depend on dependable day-to-day operations, safe transport of children, punctuality, and the ability to maintain service continuity throughout the contract. The selected supplier was a local Lowestoft pre-booked car operator, indicating relevance for passenger transport businesses with a Suffolk operating base or practical coverage of Lowestoft. The council’s Dynamic Purchasing System is the established route for this type of requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT348 2026-08-06 (0900) Lowestoft - Warren School, Lowestoft (8 seats and a passenger assistant) - 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. QLT348 2026-08-06 (0900) Lowestoft - Warren School, Lowestoft (8 seats and a passenger assistant) 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 06/08/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 05/08/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b783f9fd-75fe-4cda-8069-9ad0fb7b4dbf
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610a9628-3e10-49d9-b01f-0344ff9d9c8b
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
£160,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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

Dan's Prebooked Cars

Further Information

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