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AOC008 0900 2026-04-10 Lakenheath- Snakehall Farm, Reach (4seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

10 Apr 2026 at 11:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for passenger transport services, awarding the contract to R&L Rides Ltd. The procurement falls under the transport services category and covers locations including the United Kingdom and other territories. The tender was part of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System framework. This contract commenced on 14th April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2030. The procurement occurred at the 'Award' stage with a total contract value of £67,953.60. Key deadlines included submission by 9:00 AM on 10th April 2026.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in transport services, such as those offering four-seater vehicles. While the competition in this area may include established transport enterprises, there is scope for providers looking to expand their reach within the European market and beyond. Companies with proven capabilities in efficient transport logistics within specified territories will find this award has opened new business avenues, bolstering their portfolio within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AOC008 0900 2026-04-10 Lakenheath- Snakehall Farm, Reach (4seater vehicle 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. AOC008 0900 2026-04-10 Lakenheath- Snakehall Farm, Reach (4seater vehicle 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 2026-04-10 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-04-09 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9dbb563-0d54-4c3b-8a87-d741e3ba16f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3111ab-a0ce-42c1-b0cf-0d4483765a5b
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
£67,953 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 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
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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

R&L RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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