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title: "QOC862 2026-01-27 (0900) Lowestoft - Horizon Community Training, Great Yarmouth (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QOC862 2026-01-27 (0900) Lowestoft - Horizon Community Training, Great Yarmouth (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bb7677f-0338-47e0-a477-1f26ccf77e95

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "QOC862 2026-01-27 (0900) Lowestoft - Horizon Community Training, Great Yarmouth (4 seated vehicle)" within the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement process, identified under the Dynamic Purchasing System with OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685, concluded with an award on 27 January 2026. The service will begin on 3 February 2026 and is contracted to end on 31 August 2026, with a potential extension up to 31 December 2026. This procurement, classified under CPV code 60000000, involved transport deliveries primarily within the United Kingdom but also catered to regions like the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Suffolk County Council, acting as the buying organisation from Ipswich, handled this tendering process.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, specifically those capable of providing four-seated vehicle services across defined routes. Five One Taxis Ltd, already awarded the contract with a total value of GBP 8,091.72, reflects the type of vendor suited to such tenders. The focus on the provision of consistent, reliable transport services presents an opportunity for similar businesses seeking to operate within public sector frameworks. Despite not being explicitly designed for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with established track records and competitive operational models in transport services can leverage such opportunities to significantly expand their business reach and foster partnerships with public 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. QOC862 2026-01-27 (0900) Lowestoft - Horizon Community Training, Great Yarmouth (4 seated vehicle) 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 on 27/01/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 26/01/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9964b9ac-ba87-4112-a1a6-d89fbc6b5442 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,091 |
| 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 | FIVE ONE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9964b9ac-ba87-4112-a1a6-d89fbc6b5442

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9964b9ac-ba87-4112-a1a6-d89fbc6b5442
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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