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QBH194 2026-03-04 (0900) Costessey, Norwich - Bungay High School (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:04

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involves a contract for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a four-seated vehicle operation between Costessey, Norwich, and Bungay High School. The procurement falls within the 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)' industry category and covers locations primarily in the United Kingdom, with potential influences in regions like British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. The process has reached the award stage as of 5 March 2026, after submissions were closed on 4 March 2026. The contract period is set from 10 March to 1 May 2026. Details regarding this award can be referenced through Suffolk County Council's designated site.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of offering specialised vehicle services tailored to high school transport requirements. Given the contract’s focus on vehicle transport, companies with logistics capabilities and fleet management expertise would benefit from pursuing similar opportunities. While Suffolk County Council is the major buying entity, the awarded supplier, Five One Taxis Ltd, exemplifies the type of business typically successful in these tenders. Though neither SMEs nor VCSEs are indicated as specifically suitable for this contract, any business with efficient transport service management can seek similar contracts to expand their operations within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBH194 2026-03-04 (0900) Costessey, Norwich - Bungay High School (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. QBH194 2026-03-04 (0900) Costessey, Norwich - Bungay High School (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 04/03/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 03/03/2026 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/355d78e2-3f6f-41de-ac22-b258d6234e32
Current Stage
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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
£2,045 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026 1-6 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 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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