Award

QOC810 2025-08-22 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

26 Aug 2025 at 12:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport issued a tender titled "QOC810 2025-08-22 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (4 seated vehicle)" under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport. This procurement process is in the Award stage and pertains to services within the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2029. The award was published on 26th August 2025, with Kessingland Kabs Ltd as the successful supplier. Initial submissions were required by 9:00 am on 22nd August 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities primarily for organisations involved in passenger transport services. Businesses capable of providing specialised transport services, particularly between Lowestoft and Norwich, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Despite excluding specific support for SMEs and VCSEs, larger established entities in transport services could leverage this opportunity to secure long-term contracts and expand their operational reach within Suffolk and surrounding areas. The contractual value of £91,200 signifies a noteworthy contribution to the successful bid winner's revenue stream.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC810 2025-08-22 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (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. QOC810 2025-08-22 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (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 22/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 21/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32ca3d67-fee6-4fb4-b235-ebfb44439055
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9503815d-ac25-4584-a318-e6a003cb7cd6
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
£91,200 Under £100K
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 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

KESSINGLAND KABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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