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QLT002, 0900 2026-09-21, Aldeburgh - Apex Education, Lowestoft (4 seats) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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21 Sep 2026 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a four-seat journey associated with QLT002, travelling between Aldeburgh and Apex Education in Lowestoft. The requirement falls within transport services, excluding waste transport, and is a service contract delivered in Suffolk, England. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich. The named route and four-seat capacity indicate a small, dedicated passenger transport requirement rather than a large fleet or network operation. Businesses suited to this type of work are passenger transport operators able to provide a suitable vehicle and reliable journeys between the stated locations.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. Submissions were due by 9:00 on 21 September 2026, with clarification questions due by 9:00 on 18 September 2026. The contract was awarded to 24x7 Ltd on 21 September 2026 for £18,341.23, inclusive of the stated GBP currency. The contract period runs from 23 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. The procurement record identifies Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport as the buyer and records the tender as complete. The opportunity was not identified as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For a supplier assessing future requirements from this buyer, this award demonstrates demand for dedicated, low-capacity passenger transport on a defined Suffolk route. A credible competitor would need dependable operational planning, a suitable four-seat passenger vehicle and the capacity to provide consistent journeys between Aldeburgh and Lowestoft throughout a school-year-length service period. Experience delivering passenger transport reliably, managing punctuality and maintaining appropriate vehicles would strengthen its position. Suppliers should also be able to engage with a Dynamic Purchasing System mini-competition and respond precisely to route, seating and timetable requirements. The buyer’s use of this route-specific arrangement indicates that smaller, focused transport operations can be relevant, although the procurement was not identified as suitable for SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT002, 0900 2026-09-21, Aldeburgh - Apex Education, Lowestoft (4 seats) - 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. QLT002, 0900 2026-09-21, Aldeburgh - Apex Education, Lowestoft (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 2026-09-21. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-09-18 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1217a333-c305-4ee5-98c6-fedef191bb38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a292182c-9b59-47b0-ab37-d6bcc62a9fcd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£18,341 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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

24x7 Ltd

Further Information

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