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QIP042 2025-11-27 (0900) Bardwell to PLOT Community Interest Company, Buck House, Nacton Road, Suffolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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28 Nov 2025 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services. This tender, titled "QIP042 2025-11-27 (0900) Bardwell to PLOT Community Interest Company, Buck House, Nacton Road, Suffolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD", falls under the transport services industry category. The procurement stage is recorded as an 'award', with the contract awarded on 28th November 2025. The service is set to operate within Suffolk and potentially other UK locations. The tender followed a dynamic purchasing system with submissions due by 27th November 2025, and the contract will commence on 1st December 2025, running through until 31st July 2026. The awarded supplier is Royal Rides, and the estimated contract value is £17,100.14.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of delivering passenger transport solutions. Companies that specialise in small vehicle operations would find this contract beneficial, especially given the demand for a 4 seated vehicle for this project. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, the clearly defined service details and timeframe offer an excellent opportunity for established transport providers to expand their operational footprint and engage with public sector opportunities in Suffolk and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP042 2025-11-27 (0900) Bardwell to PLOT Community Interest Company, Buck House, Nacton Road, Suffolk (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QIP042 2025-11-27 (0900) Bardwell to PLOT Community Interest Company, Buck House, Nacton Road, Suffolk (4 seated vehicle) 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 27/11/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 26/11/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bd3c16a-e7f9-4796-afed-35705a9d33d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b990bb-37d2-4bc7-9531-b7ff3eed1c62
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
£17,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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 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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