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title: "2026-08-03 09:00 - QOC485 Lowestoft to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT"
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# 2026-08-03 09:00 - QOC485 Lowestoft to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71768c97-053e-441d-9b7c-3d4592a8a72f

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## Summary

The public procurement process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involved the award of a contract for transport services, specifically from Lowestoft to Acorn Park School in Banham, Norfolk. The procurement was part of a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The award stage was completed on 5th August 2026. Key deadlines included a submission deadline on 3rd August 2026 and a deadline for clarifications on 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at £240,160, covers a period from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2031 and has the potential for extension until 31st July 2034. The industry category for this procurement is classified under transport services, excluding waste transport, with Suffolk as the primary location.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for business growth in the transport services sector. Although the process is complete, similar future opportunities could benefit businesses specialising in logistics and passenger transport, especially those capable of flexible service offerings within the United Kingdom and potentially other locations like the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories. Companies like Atlas Private Hire Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate suitability through established expertise in handling substantial passenger transport contracts, presenting opportunities for growth and expansion in the sector for similar entities.

## 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. Lowestoft 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 on Monday 3rd August 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 on Friday 31st July 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2034.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7cb15e-7a75-489a-8284-59e7427ab1d2 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,160 |
| 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 | ATLAS PRIVATE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7cb15e-7a75-489a-8284-59e7427ab1d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7cb15e-7a75-489a-8284-59e7427ab1d2
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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