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title: "2025-08-12 09:00 - QOC799 Bungay to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD"
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# 2025-08-12 09:00 - QOC799 Bungay to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-073c046a-9be1-4b5e-ae13-0a4873ff1f39

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically from Bungay to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. The tender, identified as QOC799, falls under the industry category of transport services with CPV code 60000000. The procurement was conducted through a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, following the announcement in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The award stage of the procurement was finalised on 15th August 2025, with contracts set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and run until 31st July 2030. Rainbows Transport has been awarded the contract valued at £306,264.80.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those capable of delivering passenger transport services. It is ideally suited for specialised transport providers who can reliably serve educational institutions over an extended contract period. The procurement process does not explicitly cater to small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises, suggesting a competitive advantage might be held by established entities with significant operational capabilities. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the East of England or engage in long-term service contracts would find this procurement an advantageous opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

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. Bungay to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk 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 09:00 Tuesday 12th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 5th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46746f11-62de-4242-894c-8c599dc4d4a3 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £306,264 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAINBOWS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46746f11-62de-4242-894c-8c599dc4d4a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46746f11-62de-4242-894c-8c599dc4d4a3
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

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