Award

QLT244 2025-08-19 (0900) Lowestoft to Warren School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award of a contract for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically the route from Lowestoft to Warren School, Lowestoft, utilising an 8-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant. Categorised under transport services, this tender process was initiated on 19 August 2025, with submissions due by 09:00 on the same day. As the contract has been awarded to Dan’s Prebooked Cars, it will commence on 3 September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2030, with potential for extension until 31 July 2032. This procurement falls under a previously established Dynamic Purchasing System as per the 2018 OJEU Notice.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, like those offering specialised vehicle services, particularly in Suffolk and surrounding areas. The contract's long duration offers a stable and consistent revenue stream, appealing to established transport providers equipped to adhere to scheduled operations and those possessing the necessary fleet vehicles and personnel. Smaller enterprises might find this less suitable due to the scale and specific requirements of the service delivery. The awarded contract amounts to £251,370, representing a significant prospect for the awarded supplier, Dan’s Prebooked Cars, to expand its service reach and operational capabilities within the region.

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Notice Title

QLT244 2025-08-19 (0900) Lowestoft to Warren School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with a 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. QLT244 2025-08-19 (0900) Lowestoft to Warren School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle 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 19/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 18/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2032.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16d12d66-5cb4-4fd5-9e2f-f310b5c6e93d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32af1449-64d3-441c-a1ec-1c39948cd6d8
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
£251,370 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

DAN'S PREBOOKED CARS

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