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title: "QOC786 0900 2026-02-12 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QOC786 0900 2026-02-12 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-b5fd17-7b4f9061-e464-4135-b816-66c8c1efc265

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process, awarding a contract for passenger transport services titled "QOC786 0900 2026-02-12 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex" requiring an eight-seated vehicle and a passenger assistant. The tender falls under the industry category of transport services and is associated with the CPV classification 60000000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to a-z private hire services ltd on 13 February 2026. The contract period extends from 23 February 2026 to 31 July 2030. The procurement method was part of a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System with submission deadline on 12 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport facilities with additional support requirements. While the contract is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, established transport providers with the capacity to supply vehicles and assistive personnel will find growth prospects in fulfilling this long-term commitment. Given the potential for extension, businesses with adaptive strategies and innovative service solutions can leverage such contracts to stabilise and expand their operational footprint within Suffolk and potentially across the United Kingdom.

## 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 2026-02-12 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 2026-02-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-11 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/90f5864f-32b4-426b-b1da-6ee4c40b9810 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,455 |
| 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

- 13 Feb 2026 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f5864f-32b4-426b-b1da-6ee4c40b9810

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f5864f-32b4-426b-b1da-6ee4c40b9810
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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