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title: "QWE009 0900 2025-07-08 Lowestoft - Suffolk new college, Otley (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QWE009 0900 2025-07-08 Lowestoft - Suffolk new college, Otley (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1e9fb19-f60b-43ae-9603-28c95b863169

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involved a mini competition for the supply of Passenger Transport Services in Suffolk. The contract, titled "QWE009 0900 2025-07-08 Lowestoft - Suffolk new college, Otley (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD," falls under the industry category of Transport Services (excluding Waste transport). This process reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded on 9th July 2025 to Rainbows Transport. The service covers locations including Lowestoft and Suffolk with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2030. Businesses interested in similar opportunities might note that the submission deadline was 8th July 2025.

This contract presents multiple growth opportunities for businesses operating within the transport sector, particularly those providing passenger services. Enterprises specialising in the provision of small to medium-sized vehicle transport would find this type of tender beneficial. While the existing contract has been awarded to Rainbows Transport, businesses can analyse the requirements and look out for similar tenders in the future. Moreover, the focus on delivering transport services to educational institutions highlights potential for businesses accustomed to consistent, scheduled service offerings. As this opportunity was conducted under a Dynamic Purchasing System, it suggests room for ongoing engagement beyond this specific contract.

## 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. QWE009 0900 2025-07-08 Lowestoft - Suffolk new college, Otley (6-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 2025-07-08 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-07-07 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/847aead1-c9b7-4e30-8313-5154ef87ce4a |
| 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 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,615 |
| 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

- 9 Jul 2025 at 07:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847aead1-c9b7-4e30-8313-5154ef87ce4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847aead1-c9b7-4e30-8313-5154ef87ce4a
  9th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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