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title: "QBE365, 0900 2026-02-04, Shimpling to ReConnect, Thurston (4 seats) - AWARD"
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# QBE365, 0900 2026-02-04, Shimpling to ReConnect, Thurston (4 seats) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e98d71cf-ee99-4d74-8a8a-00d4c24b85ff

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed an award process for a transportation service contract titled "QBE365, 0900 2026-02-04, Shimpling to ReConnect, Thurston (4 seats) - AWARD". This procurement is classified under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with a CPV code of 60000000. The procurement process pertained to a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The contract was awarded on 4th February 2026, with a contract period from 9th February 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete', and the supplier selected is Paul Row. The scope covers locations in the United Kingdom, including Suffolk and its surrounding areas.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport. Though the tender did not highlight suitability for SMEs or VCSEs specifically, businesses with a proven track record in delivering similar services could leverage such government contracts to boost their portfolio and expand their market presence. By engaging in such opportunities, businesses can strengthen their position within the public sector, potentially opening doors to further collaborations with local government bodies like Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

## 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. QBE365, 0900 2026-02-04, Shimpling to ReConnect, Thurston (4 seats) 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 2026-02-04. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-02-02 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/55e95247-f7be-41e1-bc64-56222d1fc1a6 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,411 |
| 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 | PAUL ROW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e95247-f7be-41e1-bc64-56222d1fc1a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e95247-f7be-41e1-bc64-56222d1fc1a6
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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