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QBH191 2025-11-18 (0900) Kessingland - Southwold Primary School (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Nov 2025 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the opportunity titled "QBH191 2025-11-18 (0900) Kessingland - Southwold Primary School (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD". This contract falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and involves providing passenger transport services between Kessingland and Southwold Primary School. The procurement process reached the award stage on 18th November 2025, with SPRY Management being selected as the supplier. The contract period runs from 24th November 2025 to 31st July 2028, with the possibility of extension until 31st July 2029. The project is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, and has a contract value of £61,529.60.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to engage with public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in passenger transport, particularly those capable of providing vehicle solutions for educational institutions, would be well-suited to compete. Although this particular contract does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses aiming to expand their portfolios within the public sector transport services could benefit from monitoring such opportunities to establish or grow their presence in the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBH191 2025-11-18 (0900) Kessingland - Southwold Primary School (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QBH191 2025-11-18 (0900) Kessingland - Southwold Primary School (4 seated vehicle) 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 18/11/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 17/11/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d3ec274-84ca-4d17-a6c9-232bf25432d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e4d46f0-409c-4880-99af-70d31f5cf45a
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
£61,529 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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

SPRY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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