Award

QWE168 2026-04-16 (0900) Darsham to East Coast Adventures, Sutton Hoo Farm, Woodbridge (4 seats with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

20 May 2026 at 10:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves the provision of transport services, specifically passenger transport services, under the Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract awarded is for the service titled "QWE168 2026-04-16 Darsham to East Coast Adventures, Sutton Hoo Farm, Woodbridge", requiring a vehicle with four seats and a passenger assistant. This contract falls under the industry category of transport services and is set across various locations including the United Kingdom and other British territories. The award stage was reached with the contract being active from 20th April 2026 to 31st August 2026. The award was formally published on 20th May 2026, following the closure of tenders on 16th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Firms specialising in providing safe, consistent, and professional transport solutions are well-positioned to benefit from engaging with public sector entities like Suffolk County Council. Moreover, despite no specific emphasis on SME or VCSE suitability, companies with the capacity to handle medium-scale transport requests stand to gain from the exposure and credibility that comes with fulfilling public contracts. The procurement method and process specifics were not detailed, suggesting a flexible approach potentially advantageous for adaptable transport service providers. The awarded supplier for this contract is A-Z Private Hire Services Ltd, indicating that experienced private hire companies are suitable contenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QWE168 2026-04-16 (0900) Darsham to East Coast Adventures, Sutton Hoo Farm, Woodbridge (4 seats 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. QWE168 2026-04-16 (0900) Darsham to East Coast Adventures, Sutton Hoo Farm, Woodbridge (4 seats 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 16/04/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 15/04/2026 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf5aaa7-d5ac-4659-bca6-8a6ecc96403c
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
£10,586 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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
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

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

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