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title: "QLT912 2026-05-07 (0900) Lound - Warren School (8 seats with a passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QLT912 2026-05-07 (0900) Lound - Warren School (8 seats with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f45a2e9c-d617-4b46-ba20-16610dd96547

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is focused on the provision of transport services, specifically for an 8-seat vehicle with a passenger assistant from Lound to Warren School. This contract falls within the category of transport services and holds the CPV code 60000000. The contract was awarded to Rainbows Transport with a value of £255,840.70, and the procurement method was not specified. The contract period begins on 11th May 2026 and concludes on 31st August 2031. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, marked complete with the contract being active since publication on 7th May 2026 at 15:10. Key deadlines included submission by 9:00 am on the mentioned date, with the possibility of contract extension up to 31st July 2033. The delivery of services is set to impact locations across the United Kingdom and potentially include wider territories such as Europe and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to engage in a long-term contract that could provide stable revenue and a prominent position within Suffolk's transportation network. Companies that furnish diverse and reliable transport capacities, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive passenger groups requiring assistance, stand to benefit most from engaging with such tenders. Despite the lack of preference for SMEs or VCSEs, the contract could still open avenues for partnerships or subcontracting, allowing businesses to expand and strengthen their service offerings. This procurement process underscores the potential for market players to solidify their footprint in public transport services within and beyond the UK.

## 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. QLT912 2026-05-07 (0900) Lound - Warren School (8 seats with a 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 07/05/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 06/05/2026 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/28a792c7-681b-448e-bd90-915381792b8b |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £255,840 |
| 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

- 7 May 2026 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a792c7-681b-448e-bd90-915381792b8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a792c7-681b-448e-bd90-915381792b8b
  7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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