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QLT337 2026-02-24 (0900) Corton - Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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25 Feb 2026 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage of a procurement process titled "QLT337 2026-02-24 Corton - Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle)." The procurement falls under the transport services category and seeks the supply of passenger transport services in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Notably, this was a mini competition utilised under a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the deadline for submissions at 0900 on 24 February 2026. The contract spans from 2 March 2026 to 31 July 2027. Suffolk County Council is the contracting authority, supporting public transportation needs in Suffolk.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those experienced in handling multi-location transport across British territories and beyond. The successful supplier, Five One Taxis Ltd., based in Lowestoft, Suffolk, exemplifies the local enterprise capable of fulfilling such contracts. Companies with a robust transport logistics capability and interest in expanding their operations within the transport sector could find competitive prospects in similar contracts. SMEs and VCSEs might benefit from exploring alternative public contracts more suited to their capacities as this tender does not specify suitability for these organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT337 2026-02-24 (0900) Corton - Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QLT337 2026-02-24 (0900) Corton - Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) 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 24/02/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 23/02/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d46875f4-028f-4d8d-b9f0-05f38236d6a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b979cf09-2695-46ea-94e4-d42d2a5ea19b
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
£22,503 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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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