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title: "QSB172 0900 2026-01-19 Saxmundham to Wetheringsett manor School, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QSB172 0900 2026-01-19 Saxmundham to Wetheringsett manor School, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bfb52d3-d3e6-4ed3-b47b-a4a839ecae6c

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a passenger transport service from Saxmundham to Wetheringsett Manor School. This public procurement, initiated as a tender, falls under the transport services industry category, identified by the CPV code 60000000. The process, which reached the award stage, involved a mini competition within an established Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender required a 4-seated vehicle and a Personal Assistant (PA). The procurement was concluded on 20th January 2026, following a submission deadline of 19th January 2026. The contract is set to run from 22nd January 2026 through to 31st July 2029. The services are geographically relevant to Suffolk in the United Kingdom, covering various regions, including British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man.

This awarded contract, valued at £139,779.20, was secured by Royal Rides, presenting significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses interested in similar future tenders should have a well-established base for service delivery within the specified areas and be capable of participating in Dynamic Purchasing Systems. While this particular contract did not specify requirements for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with capabilities in logistics or transport operations can leverage such contracts to expand their footprint in regional and international transport service provision.

## 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. QSB172 0900 2026-01-19 Saxmundham to Wetheringsett manor School, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 2026-01-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/999692e6-83e3-47db-9d30-c504ca6bc13c |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,779 |
| 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 | ROYAL RIDES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/999692e6-83e3-47db-9d30-c504ca6bc13c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/999692e6-83e3-47db-9d30-c504ca6bc13c
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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