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title: "QLT335 2026-02-18 (0900) Carlton Colville - Lowestoft Library (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QLT335 2026-02-18 (0900) Carlton Colville - Lowestoft Library (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a932eee4-5ceb-4de7-b168-f82866a59b56

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the supply of passenger transport services, specifically for a four-seated vehicle route from Carlton Colville to Lowestoft Library. This contract, classified under transport services, represents an opportunity within the service industry. The award status is complete as of 19th February 2026, with the contract running from 24th February to 31st August 2026. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, further details can be accessed through Suffolk County Council's official business and tender site. The procurement method was part of a dynamic purchasing system, though specifics are not provided. The deadline for submissions was 18th February 2026 at 09:00, with clarifications required by 17th February 2026.

This tender offers business growth potential for companies specialising in passenger transport services, with Rainbows Transport being awarded the contract valued at GBP 5,984.04. Although not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport service providers could find such contracts beneficial for establishing regional service routes and expanding operational footprints within the UK and broader European territories. Suffolk County Council's procurement creates opportunities to engage with public sector transport demands, providing possibilities for consistent long-term service provision as the contract may extend until December 2026.

## 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. QLT335 2026-02-18 (0900) Carlton Colville - Lowestoft Library (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 18/02/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 17/02/2026 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/f75a9ab2-81a9-4fa2-bbb1-5982d61a8095 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,984 |
| 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 | RAINBOWS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75a9ab2-81a9-4fa2-bbb1-5982d61a8095

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75a9ab2-81a9-4fa2-bbb1-5982d61a8095
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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