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title: "QOC810 2026-01-08 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QOC810 2026-01-08 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7df79f79-1dbf-4ff6-b5f2-385d567998b3

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## Summary

The procurement process awarded by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves the supply of passenger transport services under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract, titled "QOC810 2026-01-08 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD", falls within the transport services category and was awarded to Atlas Private Hire Ltd. The procurement stage is within the award phase as of 9th January 2026, following a tender period that ended on 8th January 2026. The service covers locations including the United Kingdom and a range of other territories, with the contract period spanning from 12th January 2026 to 31st August 2026. While specific procurement method details are not provided, the contract entails a straightforward supply arrangement, reflective of Suffolk County Council's routine procurement operations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing reliable passenger transport services. Companies with expertise in managing transport logistics and a fleet of smaller vehicles like Atlas Private Hire Ltd are well-positioned to capitalise. The nature of this contract provides potential for business expansion by developing a long-term relationship with a public sector entity such as Suffolk County Council. Businesses operating within or capable of extending services to the United Kingdom and surrounding regions may find considerable growth prospects by aligning with such public procurement opportunities.

## 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. QOC810 2026-01-08 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (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 08/01/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 07/01/2026 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/7868e211-3fdb-4b77-ad37-7771271e3b5f |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,037 |
| 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

- 9 Jan 2026 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7868e211-3fdb-4b77-ad37-7771271e3b5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7868e211-3fdb-4b77-ad37-7771271e3b5f
  9th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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