Award

QLT242 2025-08-19 (0900) Bungay to Pakefield High School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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19 Aug 2025 at 13:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed an award process for the procurement of transport services, specifically a mini competition under their Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The tender, titled "QLT242 2025-08-19 (0900) Bungay to Pakefield High School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD", falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The award was finalised on 19th August 2025, with Goldline Ltd being the successful supplier. The contract will run from 3rd September 2025 until 31st July 2030. This procurement process was initiated under a tender methodology and concluded in the award stage, focusing on delivering services within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in passenger transport services. With a contract period extending to 2030, businesses equipped with a fleet of small vehicles for educational transport are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity. Companies like Goldline Ltd, which succeeded in this award, demonstrate suitability and could further benefit from similar opportunities in the region. The procurement was aimed at enhancing the transport services infrastructure while supporting regional service providers, encouraging more companies to engage in competitive tenders in the public sector transport services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT242 2025-08-19 (0900) Bungay to Pakefield High School, Lowestoft (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. QLT242 2025-08-19 (0900) Bungay to Pakefield High School, Lowestoft (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 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-301cbe52-d12f-4a87-9d34-795ff4b62f90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/337a8228-187c-4ff7-8800-dd5f98595a2c
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
£73,625 Under £100K
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
18 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

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

GOLDLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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