--- title: "QOC755 0900 2026-05-26 Laxfield to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94574dd7-8cab-4ad5-81d3-2fc01c96563f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94574dd7-8cab-4ad5-81d3-2fc01c96563f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94574dd7-8cab-4ad5-81d3-2fc01c96563f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94574dd7-8cab-4ad5-81d3-2fc01c96563f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-17" --- # QOC755 0900 2026-05-26 Laxfield to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94574dd7-8cab-4ad5-81d3-2fc01c96563f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94574dd7-8cab-4ad5-81d3-2fc01c96563f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94574dd7-8cab-4ad5-81d3-2fc01c96563f.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for transport services under the title "QOC755 0900 2026-05-26 Laxfield to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk." This process falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport, as per the CPV classification 60000000. The contract involves a selective procurement method, utilizing a dynamic purchasing system for sourcing passenger transport services. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, and the contract is set to commence on 1 June 2026, concluding on 31 July 2031. The services will be provided across various locations including the United Kingdom and its territories, with the buying organisation based in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The awarded contract was published on 28 May 2026, with a value of £234,315.60. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport services. The requirement for a 4-seated vehicle and potential for future collaboration with the Suffolk County Council could be beneficial for established transport service providers. Despite the procurement not being flagged as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the operational capacity and experience in public transport services would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and leveraging a stable, long-term agreement. Engaging with dynamic purchasing systems could also open doors to further opportunities within the Council's transport service requirements. ## 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. QOC755 0900 2026-05-26 Laxfield to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk (4-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 2026-05-26. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-22 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1396cdfa-e719-473e-b61f-b743aad6b3cc | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 May 2026 | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £234,315 | | 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 | | Additional buyers | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | A R CARS FRAM; A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 11:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1396cdfa-e719-473e-b61f-b743aad6b3cc - 29 May 2026 at 13:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1396cdfa-e719-473e-b61f-b743aad6b3cc - 29 May 2026 at 10:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1396cdfa-e719-473e-b61f-b743aad6b3cc - 28 May 2026 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1396cdfa-e719-473e-b61f-b743aad6b3cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1396cdfa-e719-473e-b61f-b743aad6b3cc 29th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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