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title: "QLT327 2026-01-14 (0900) Saxmundham to Include Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QLT327 2026-01-14 (0900) Saxmundham to Include Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d61cc4a4-96ec-4b60-821f-e72a1742964d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves the award of a contract titled "QLT327 2026-01-14 (0900) Saxmundham to Include Lowestoft". This pertains to passenger transport services classified under the CPV code 60000000, which excludes waste transport services. The procurement, conducted through a dynamic purchasing system, covers transport routes in Suffolk and extends accessibility to various regions including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. The award was confirmed on 16th January 2026, with a contract period set from 19th January to 31st August 2026, and an awarded value of £30,035.20 GBP. The procurement stage now indicates the process is in the Award phase, following a prior tender phase where submissions were due by 14th January 2026.

This contract offers growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those experienced in passenger transport operations between regional locations. The contract's emphasis on services with a passenger assistant may attract businesses specialising in accessible transportation and community-oriented services. While the procurement is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with sufficient capacity to fulfill the contract requirements, such as Rainbows Transport, which secured the award, stand to benefit. With a contract open through summer 2026, it presents a significant opportunity for companies looking to expand their presence in regional passenger transport services.

## 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. QLT327 2026-01-14 (0900) Saxmundham to Include Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) 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 14/01/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 13/01/2025 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/ff30db8e-fd17-4614-8a9e-bf3678ea9399 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,035 |
| 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

- 16 Jan 2026 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff30db8e-fd17-4614-8a9e-bf3678ea9399

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff30db8e-fd17-4614-8a9e-bf3678ea9399
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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