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LT213, 0900 2026-05-27, Reydon to Benjamin Britten Academy, Lowestoft (4 Seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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27 May 2026 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves the award for transport services from Reydon to Benjamin Britten Academy in Lowestoft, as part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The awarded contract, identified by the title "LT213, 0900 2026-05-27", falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with a CPV code of 60000000. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract awarded on 27th May 2026. The contract period will commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. Serving locations include the UK and British Overseas Territories, among others.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those involved in passenger transport services, to capitalise on long-term contracts and expand their reach within multiple regions, including Europe and the Channel Islands. Given that the procurement process facilitates a dynamic purchasing system, companies that are agile and can offer reliable transport over an extended contract period are well-suited to benefit. While the opportunity may not specifically target small or voluntary community sector enterprises, the awarded supplier, Andalusia Trading Ltd T/A Roadrunner Taxis, exemplifies potential growth for versatile transport providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LT213, 0900 2026-05-27, Reydon to Benjamin Britten Academy, 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. LT213, 0900 2026-05-27, Reydon to Benjamin Britten Academy, 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 2026-05-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-26 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d6b21b6-4bec-47fe-a2ad-958d7f5a6fef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0d1aa2-c2ed-4b13-8dab-5c4d609a7e7e
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
£47,431 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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

ANDALUSIA TRADING LTD T/A ROADRUNNER TAXIS

Further Information

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