Award

LT211, 0900 2025-09-15, Kessingland - Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 08:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focussing on the transportation needs between Kessingland and Westwood Primary School in Lowestoft. This procurement falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category, specifically targeting passenger transport services. The process has progressed to the Award stage with significant dates including the tender submission closing on 15th September 2025, and the contract commencing on 16th September 2025, running until 31st July 2026. Suffolk County Council managed this process through a Dynamic Purchasing System, and although specific method details were not provided, it was noted under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to engage with public sector contracts. The contract, valued at £12,920, was awarded to Five One Taxis Ltd, displaying a potential opening for similar transport providers to utilise their local and regional service routes. Businesses with capabilities in passenger transport, particularly those able to provide flexible and reliable service across specified geographical locations such as Suffolk, Europe, and beyond, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. This opportunity not only offers steady business for nearly a year but also allows companies to strengthen their presence within the public procurement realm.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LT211, 0900 2025-09-15, Kessingland - Westwood Primary School, 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. LT211, 0900 2025-09-15, Kessingland - Westwood Primary School, 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 2025-09-15. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-12 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34f85513-a7b3-4f88-a01b-8207e56a9f77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f1e0d2f-51f2-47f1-81f8-3911cb27fab2
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
£12,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 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

FIVE ONE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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