QBR074 2026-06-17 (0900) Wrentham / Leiston - The Woodview Project, Worlingham (8 seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QBR074 2026-06-17 (0900) Wrentham / Leiston - The Woodview Project, Worlingham" under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. The contract, valued at GBP 242,075.35, was awarded to Rainbows Transport and covers the period from 22 June 2026 to 31 August 2031. This procurement specifically pertains to the transport services industry and encompasses locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, amongst others. The project involves providing transportation with eight seats and a passenger assistant. The final deadline for submissions was 09:00 on 17 June 2026, with a clarification question deadline of 09:00 on 16 June 2026.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive passenger transport solutions. Companies like Rainbows Transport, which can offer efficient and reliable vehicle services equipped to handle specific requirements such as passenger assists, are well-suited to compete effectively. While the procurement method was not explicitly detailed, involvement with a dynamic purchasing system indicates ongoing potential for similar opportunities, enabling businesses within the transport sector to engage with local government contracts and expand their service reach across various regions.

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Notice Title

QBR074 2026-06-17 (0900) Wrentham / Leiston - The Woodview Project, Worlingham (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. QBR074 2026-06-17 (0900) Wrentham / Leiston - The Woodview Project, Worlingham (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 17/06/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 16/06/2026 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db4ea507-db47-4d36-bb00-64b749d9b68e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/786fcc55-5dfc-4049-8c4e-eb1a7d0e88a1
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
£242,075 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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