Award

QLT327 2026-01-14 (0900) Saxmundham to Include Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Jan 2026 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves the award of a contract titled "QLT327 2026-01-14 (0900) Saxmundham to Include Lowestoft". This pertains to passenger transport services classified under the CPV code 60000000, which excludes waste transport services. The procurement, conducted through a dynamic purchasing system, covers transport routes in Suffolk and extends accessibility to various regions including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. The award was confirmed on 16th January 2026, with a contract period set from 19th January to 31st August 2026, and an awarded value of £30,035.20 GBP. The procurement stage now indicates the process is in the Award phase, following a prior tender phase where submissions were due by 14th January 2026.

This contract offers growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those experienced in passenger transport operations between regional locations. The contract's emphasis on services with a passenger assistant may attract businesses specialising in accessible transportation and community-oriented services. While the procurement is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with sufficient capacity to fulfill the contract requirements, such as Rainbows Transport, which secured the award, stand to benefit. With a contract open through summer 2026, it presents a significant opportunity for companies looking to expand their presence in regional passenger transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT327 2026-01-14 (0900) Saxmundham to Include Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with 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. QLT327 2026-01-14 (0900) Saxmundham to Include Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with 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 14/01/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 13/01/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d61cc4a4-96ec-4b60-821f-e72a1742964d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff30db8e-fd17-4614-8a9e-bf3678ea9399
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
£30,035 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 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
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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

RAINBOWS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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