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QOC883 2026-04-28 (0900) Lowestoft - Ness Point School, Great Yarmouth (4 seats, male driver only) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

28 Apr 2026 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for passenger transport services initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded with an award published on 28 April 2026. This tender, titled "QOC883 2026-04-28 (0900) Lowestoft - Ness Point School, Great Yarmouth," focuses on transport services, specifically for supplying a driver and vehicle for school transportation. The project has a deadline for submission at 0900 on 28 April 2026, and enquiries are due by 0900 on 27 April 2026. The contract period will commence on 30 April 2026 and last until 31 July 2028, covering locations in the United Kingdom and several other regions. Suffolk County Council is responsible for overseeing this award process which employs a dynamic purchasing system, although specific procurement methods are not detailed.

With the awarding of this contract to Ocean Cabs (Anglia) LTD, businesses in the transport sector have an opportunity to expand their operations within the educational transport services niche. While the procurement is not specifically tailored to small or voluntary sector enterprises, larger transport companies can benefit from the guaranteed service duration until mid-2028. The focus on male drivers for the specific school routing can provide a space for growth for companies specialising in driver services. This project, valued at £40,612.50, underscores potential growth for firms equipped to fulfil specific transport needs in regions like Suffolk and surrounding areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC883 2026-04-28 (0900) Lowestoft - Ness Point School, Great Yarmouth (4 seats, male driver only) - 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. QOC883 2026-04-28 (0900) Lowestoft - Ness Point School, Great Yarmouth (4 seats, male driver only) 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 28/04/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 27/04/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a71ae94-238c-4729-8c59-c676cc7c5d2c
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
£40,612 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 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
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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

OCEAN CABS (ANGLIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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