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title: "QBH205 2026-08-03 (0900) Lowestoft - Castle East School, Bungay (8 seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QBH205 2026-08-03 (0900) Lowestoft - Castle East School, Bungay (8 seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5ce7212-8cfa-47b3-8b47-2277bf3e5481

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a public procurement process titled "QBH205 2026-08-03 (0900) Lowestoft - Castle East School, Bungay (8 seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD," under the industry category of transport services. The procurement process involved a dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport, as referenced by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement stage is complete, with the service contract awarded to Rainbows Transport. The key dates include an initial deadline for submissions on 3rd August 2026, with a contract period extending from 3rd September 2026 to 31st August 2031. The procurement involved providing transport services within the United Kingdom, specifically located in Suffolk, and the contract may extend until 31st July 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Companies that already provide transport services and are looking to expand their government contracts might find this contract particularly beneficial. This contract, worth £208,620, offers long-term growth potential, particularly for businesses capable of developing synergistic partnerships with local councils. Given the need for eight seats and a passenger assistant, businesses with a focus on accessible and efficient school transport services may find themselves at an advantage in fulfilling this contract effectively. Rainbows Transport was awarded the contract, underscoring the potential for established transport providers to secure such opportunities.

## 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. QBH205 2026-08-03 (0900) Lowestoft - Castle East School, Bungay (8 seats and 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 03/08/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 31/07/2026 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/8c37959f-3888-4e14-a141-cccfe6fc6c00 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,620 |
| 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

- 5 Aug 2026 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c37959f-3888-4e14-a141-cccfe6fc6c00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c37959f-3888-4e14-a141-cccfe6fc6c00
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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