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QLT257 2025-10-14 (0900) Walberswick to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (6 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of a passenger transport service, heading from Walberswick to Horizon Primary School in Lowestoft. This tender, identified by "QLT257", required a 6-seated vehicle accompanied by a passenger assistant. The procurement has advanced to the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Rainbows Transport. The procurement process falls under the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport, as per CPV classification 60000000. The contract period is set from 17th October 2025 to 31st July 2026, and the value of the award is £26,791.35. This initiative is managed from Suffolk, with the key contact being John Dallen from the council.

The awarded contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport services sector, especially those specialising in school transportation. While the opportunity was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses experienced in providing competitively priced, reliable, and efficient transport services could significantly benefit. Companies with expertise in managing dynamic purchasing systems and those who can offer flexibility and high service standards would find this contract particularly advantageous for growth and portfolio enhancement. The precise requirements mean it is an ideal fit for enterprises with the appropriate fleet and staffing resources ready to meet the contractual demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT257 2025-10-14 (0900) Walberswick to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (6 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

Notice Description

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. QLT257 2025-10-14 (0900) Walberswick to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (6 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 14/10/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 13/10/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0334a15a-b718-4f03-82b7-0862f3c60f75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b1c54a9-80db-456e-9f15-b62d75d2e083
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,791 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAINBOWS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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