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QOC593 0900 2026-07-17 Lowestoft - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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22 Jul 2026 at 09:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a school journey between Lowestoft and Aurora Eccles School in Quidenham, Norfolk. The requirement was for a vehicle seating four passengers and one passenger assistant (PA), indicating a small-capacity, assisted school transport service rather than general bus or coach provision. The main work category is passenger transport services (CPV 60000000). The procurement relates to transport for the named school route, with the listed delivery location in the Ipswich area and coverage in the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, acting for Suffolk County Council. This is a local authority requirement focused on reliable, supervised transport for pupils travelling to and from school.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. Returned submissions were due by 9:00am on 17 July 2026, with clarification questions due by 9:00am on 16 July 2026. The contract was awarded on 22 July 2026 to SPRY Management for £229,140 excluding any stated additions. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. The award is active and covers the four-seat vehicle and passenger-assistant requirement for the Lowestoft to Aurora Eccles School service. The procurement was classified as a services contract, with no lots identified.

This award shows sustained demand from Suffolk County Council for dedicated, small-capacity school transport with passenger-assistant support. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would need to provide a suitable four-seat vehicle, dependable scheduled transport between Lowestoft and Quidenham, and a capable PA to support pupils throughout the journey. Credibility would depend on demonstrating safe, consistent passenger transport operations, reliable staffing and vehicle availability for a school service. The chosen supplier was SPRY Management, a local Lowestoft business, and the procurement was marked as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, signalling that the buyer may expect established operational capacity and the ability to manage the full requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC593 0900 2026-07-17 Lowestoft - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - 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. QOC593 0900 2026-07-17 Lowestoft - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 2026-07-17 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17f52787-df48-43d2-9eeb-0525a5af2167
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98813a25-3403-403a-b0b3-b9668decbc05
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
£229,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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
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
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

SPRY Management

Further Information

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