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QIP051 0900 2025-09-11Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 9HW (4-seater vehicle with Passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 Sep 2025 at 07:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for providing transport services, focusing on a route from Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy in Ipswich, Suffolk. The tender was awarded for a 4-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant. This contracting process is classified under the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, and covers locations including the United Kingdom and certain overseas regions. The procurement, which was initiated as a tender, entered the award stage by 12th September 2025, following a submission deadline on 11th September 2025. The contract runs from 15th September 2025 to 31st July 2030, with potential extension until 31st July 2032.

This transport tender presents a significant opportunity for companies involved in passenger transport services to expand their business reach. The contract, valued at £143,640, has been awarded to Royal Rides, highlighting potential growth for businesses capable of providing reliable transport solutions with additional service elements like a passenger assistant. Firms experienced in operating within the UK, particularly those with expertise in educational transportation services, would have been ideal contenders for this tender. Engaging with local authorities like Suffolk County Council can open doors to long-term assignments and establish robust business portfolios in the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP051 0900 2025-09-11Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 9HW (4-seater 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. QIP051 0900 2025-09-11Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 9HW (4-seater 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 2025-09-11 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-09-09 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2032-07-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cc7098b-dc11-4456-bd3e-409d9a4380e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8815bf6-58af-452f-82a0-d3b05d2d0cc8
Current Stage
Award
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
£143,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 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

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

ROYAL RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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