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QLT912 2026-05-07 (0900) Lound - Warren School (8 seats with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

07 May 2026 at 14:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is focused on the provision of transport services, specifically for an 8-seat vehicle with a passenger assistant from Lound to Warren School. This contract falls within the category of transport services and holds the CPV code 60000000. The contract was awarded to Rainbows Transport with a value of £255,840.70, and the procurement method was not specified. The contract period begins on 11th May 2026 and concludes on 31st August 2031. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, marked complete with the contract being active since publication on 7th May 2026 at 15:10. Key deadlines included submission by 9:00 am on the mentioned date, with the possibility of contract extension up to 31st July 2033. The delivery of services is set to impact locations across the United Kingdom and potentially include wider territories such as Europe and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to engage in a long-term contract that could provide stable revenue and a prominent position within Suffolk's transportation network. Companies that furnish diverse and reliable transport capacities, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive passenger groups requiring assistance, stand to benefit most from engaging with such tenders. Despite the lack of preference for SMEs or VCSEs, the contract could still open avenues for partnerships or subcontracting, allowing businesses to expand and strengthen their service offerings. This procurement process underscores the potential for market players to solidify their footprint in public transport services within and beyond the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT912 2026-05-07 (0900) Lound - Warren School (8 seats with a 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. QLT912 2026-05-07 (0900) Lound - Warren School (8 seats with a 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 07/05/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 06/05/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f45a2e9c-d617-4b46-ba20-16610dd96547
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a792c7-681b-448e-bd90-915381792b8b
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
£255,840 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

RAINBOWS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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