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QLT343 2026-05-07 (0900) Lowestoft - Warren School, Lowestoft (4 seats with a passenger assistant, AM journey only for 1030am) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

07 May 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves the provision of transport services, specifically a Sunday AM journey with four seats and a passenger assistant to Warren School in Lowestoft. Classified under CPV code 60000000, this tender was announced on 7th May 2026, at which time it was at the award stage. The contract period is scheduled from 11th May 2026 to 31st August 2026, with a possibility of extension until the end of October 2026. While this process belongs to the services industry category, the method details were not specified. This project presents itself as an opportunity for transport providers servicing regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender award by Suffolk County Council offers substantial opportunities for local transportation service providers to highlight their capabilities in managed transport solutions. Though the procurement is marked as unsuitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger or specialised passenger transport businesses can leverage their resources and expertise in executing contracts efficiently. Winning such contracts could enhance business credibility and portfolio, particularly for businesses specialising in scheduled passenger services. The awarded contract valued at £4,375.70 has been secured by Dan's Prebooked Cars, showcasing potential growth for locally established firms willing to meet precise council requirements.

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Notice Title

QLT343 2026-05-07 (0900) Lowestoft - Warren School, Lowestoft (4 seats with a passenger assistant, AM journey only for 1030am) - 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. QLT343 2026-05-07 (0900) Lowestoft - Warren School, Lowestoft (4 seats with a passenger assistant, AM journey only for 1030am) 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 31/10/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fad9da53-1838-4b28-865b-ae037406ef30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b19a5b0-d29f-4cf1-abec-0d7fee752d69
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
£4,375 Under £100K
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 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

DAN'S PREBOOKED CARS

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