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QLT331 2026-01-28 (0900) Wrentham - Ormiston Denes Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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28 Jan 2026 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed the award stage for a tender titled "QLT331 2026-01-28 (0900) Wrentham - Ormiston Denes Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle)". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport services, excluding waste transport. The location of interest is primarily within the United Kingdom but includes broader regions such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. The award was appointed to Five One Taxis Ltd on 28th January 2026, following a mini competition within an existing Dynamic Purchasing System as per OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. This contract period extends from 2nd February 2026 to 31st July 2029, and the value awarded was £42,438.40.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport service industry, specifically those capable of providing targeted transport solutions such as a 4-seated vehicle. While the procurement method details were not specified, companies involved in dynamic purchasing systems will find this particularly relevant as it demonstrates the Council’s interest in hiring efficient and reliable transportation services. Businesses that are already engaged with the council’s procurement processes or those looking to expand their service areas to Suffolk and neighbouring regions will find this a promising prospect for advancing business growth. The opportunity is ideal for established transport service providers who are able to respond promptly and deliver competently over the extended contract term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT331 2026-01-28 (0900) Wrentham - Ormiston Denes Academy, Lowestoft (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. QLT331 2026-01-28 (0900) Wrentham - Ormiston Denes Academy, Lowestoft (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 28/01/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 27/01/2026 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-f100a3f3-3ea3-4d04-ac73-68e0a241a4d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ed70b3-fbb9-4453-9fc9-79ae738d2eac
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
£42,438 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 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
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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

FIVE ONE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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