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title: "QOC786 0900 2026-02-04 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QOC786 0900 2026-02-04 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6698676d-817d-451b-981e-0abe3eea4146

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the public procurement process for providing passenger transport services from Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex. The procurement falls under the transport services category with CPV code 60000000. Initiated as a tender on a dynamic purchasing system, the award was made on 6th February 2026, confirming a contract period from 9th February 2026 to 31st July 2030. The project required an 8-seated vehicle and a personal assistant, with the contract awarded to a-z private hire services ltd. The main location is Suffolk, with service reach extended across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond. All submissions and clarifications were finalised by 4th February 2026.

This contract provides significant growth opportunities for transport businesses capable of delivering reliable and safe passenger services on a recurring basis. Companies similar to a-z private hire services ltd, experienced in logistical coordination and client service, can benefit from such tenders, enhancing their market presence and business portfolio. Firms equipped with suitable vehicles and qualified staff, including personal assistants, are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement exercises. The contract's duration and potential extension until 2033 offer long-term collaboration prospects and stable revenue streams for the awarded company.

## 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. QOC786 0900 2026-02-04 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex (8-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 2026-02-04. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-03 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/c32ad196-bcfe-45b8-8a38-9fbd36957193 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £322,181 |
| 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 | A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32ad196-bcfe-45b8-8a38-9fbd36957193

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32ad196-bcfe-45b8-8a38-9fbd36957193
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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