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title: "QLT339 2026-04-08 (0900) Bungay - Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QLT339 2026-04-08 (0900) Bungay - Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94647e0a-4b18-4400-be40-b87527c2b0a4

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for a contract titled "QLT339 2026-04-08 (0900) Bungay - Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD." This tender falls under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport, with a CPV classification of 60000000. The procurement is a result of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System titled "The supply of Passenger Transport Services." Important deadlines were set for submission and clarifications, closing on 8th April 2026 and 7th April 2026, respectively. The contract commenced on 14th April 2026 and is planned to run until 31st August 2031, with a potential extension until 31st July 2033. The service location covers Suffolk and extends to various international locations, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in private hire and passenger transport services. With the awarded contract valued at £97,090 and chosen supplier Atlas Private Hire Ltd, there is a scope for similar companies to engage in upcoming tenders within the same category. Although this specific procurement might not particularly suit SMEs or VCSEs, given the suitability ratings, larger transport firms with a presence in or around Suffolk and capability to manage international transport logistics would find this opportunity aligned with their growth strategies. The procurement process deployed by Suffolk County Council offers transparency and encourages businesses to participate in structured competitive environments to expand their portfolios.

## 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. QLT339 2026-04-08 (0900) Bungay - Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (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 08/04/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 07/04/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb24bf26-79fa-48a1-a8cd-91f0de6d1f77 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,090 |
| 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

- 20 May 2026 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb24bf26-79fa-48a1-a8cd-91f0de6d1f77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb24bf26-79fa-48a1-a8cd-91f0de6d1f77
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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