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QOC831 2026-08-25 (0900) Thurlton - John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea (4 seats and a female PA) (TUPE applies) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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27 Aug 2026 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for the QOC831 route between Thurlton and John Grant School in Caister-on-Sea. The requirement was for a vehicle with four passenger seats and a female personal assistant (PA) to support the passengers. TUPE applies, so the incoming provider must account for the transfer of affected staff and their employment arrangements. The work is classified as transport services and falls within the council’s passenger transport service requirements. Delivery is associated with Thurlton, Caister-on-Sea and the council’s passenger transport operation in Ipswich, Suffolk. The service is a council-funded transport arrangement rather than a general vehicle supply requirement, and is relevant to operators able to provide the specified passenger capacity together with an appropriate female PA.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. It was run as a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The submission deadline was 25 August 2026 at 09:00, with clarification questions due by 24 August 2026 at 09:00. The award was made on 27 August 2026 to 24x7 Ltd, at an awarded value of £0 GBP. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. The council reserved the right to extend the contract until 31 July 2028. The underlying tender was marked complete, and the procurement category was services. The requirement was identified as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

For a future requirement of this kind, a credible supplier would need experience operating passenger transport services for a defined school or supported-travel route, with vehicles configured for at least four passengers and the ability to provide a suitable female personal assistant. TUPE capability is central: operators would need to manage the transfer of affected staff, preserve continuity and meet employment obligations while taking over the service. The awarded supplier’s profile indicates that the buyer selected an established transport operator rather than a general vehicle hire business. Relevant preparation would therefore include dependable route delivery, passenger-support arrangements, driver and passenger-assistant staffing, and the operational capacity to maintain a regular service between Thurlton and Caister-on-Sea. The buyer’s assessment also indicates that smaller and voluntary-sector suppliers may not be well placed for this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC831 2026-08-25 (0900) Thurlton - John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea (4 seats and a female PA) (TUPE applies) - 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. QOC831 2026-08-25 (0900) Thurlton - John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea (4 seats and a female PA) (TUPE applies) 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 25/08/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 24/08/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec458c1b-96c5-4b00-bddd-e0f509ae114f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f918b02d-0d7e-4ec8-8271-b649612ab530
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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

24x7 Ltd

Further Information

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