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QOC878 2026-04-08 (0900) Leiston - Ness Point School, Great Yarmouth (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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08 Apr 2026 at 12:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of its public procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services. The procurement is titled "QOC878 2026-04-08 (0900) Leiston - Ness Point School, Great Yarmouth (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD" and pertains to the transport services industry, classified under CPV code 60000000. The contract will be implemented from 13th April 2026 and is scheduled to run until 31st July 2028, involving locations including Suffolk, United Kingdom, and potentially broader British Oversea Territories and Europe. The key deadlines included a tender submission deadline of 8th April 2026. The procurement was carried out through a mini competition via a Dynamic Purchasing System, yet the specific procurement method details are not specified.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport industry, especially those positioned to offer passenger transport services. Atlas Private Hire Ltd was awarded the contract valued at £84,018, demonstrating the potential for firms with similar capabilities to benefit from such public sector projects. Businesses that can provide reliable transport services, especially smaller fleets such as a 4-seated vehicle, would have been well-suited to compete in this bidding process. Although the suitability for SMEs or VCSEs is not highlighted, companies aiming to develop their profile in public sector contracts may find similar opportunities through Suffolk County Council’s passenger services procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC878 2026-04-08 (0900) Leiston - Ness Point School, Great Yarmouth (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. QOC878 2026-04-08 (0900) Leiston - Ness Point School, Great Yarmouth (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 08/04/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 07/04/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until [31/07/2029].

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecc0d5d3-4544-4c20-8717-81d62431cf65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b99d66-992b-40c0-b30c-3ec52105cab3
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
£84,018 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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

ATLAS PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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