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QSB414 0900 2025-08-22 Lowestoft -Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 Aug 2025 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "QSB414 0900 2025-08-22 Lowestoft - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required)". This process falls under the "services" industry category, specifically within transport services, excluding waste transport. The tender is located in the United Kingdom and is associated with the postal code IP1 2BX. The procurement stage is finalised with an award status as of 26th August 2025. The associated contract is scheduled to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030. This tender followed a mini competition approach through the Dynamic Purchasing System, linked by an OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services. With an active contract valued at £188,565.5, the awarded supplier, Rainbows Transport, will serve the requirements outlined by Suffolk County Council over a nearly five-year period. Businesses that focus on providing specialised transport solutions, particularly those equipped with smaller-scale vehicle options and the capacity to supply additional personnel such as passenger assistants, will find this opportunity aligns well with their service offerings. While this particular tender has been concluded, similar upcoming opportunities can provide substantial growth potential for relevant transport service providers.

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Notice Title

QSB414 0900 2025-08-22 Lowestoft -Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual 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. QSB414 0900 2025-08-22 Lowestoft -Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual 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 2025-08-22. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-21 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3139c1eb-f27e-4769-8f81-5146f17add8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799974ae-e290-40b0-9580-44abbcbecda6
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
£188,565 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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

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

RAINBOWS TRANSPORT

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