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QLT336 2026-02-18 (0900) Carlton Colville - The Ashley School, Lowestoft (6 seated vehicle with PA) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, aiming to provide transport services for The Ashley School in Lowestoft, UK. The title of the tender is "QLT336 2026-02-18 (0900) Carlton Colville - The Ashley School, Lowestoft (6 seated vehicle with PA) - AWARD." The tender falls under the services category for transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement has reached the award stage, with SPRY Management chosen as the supplier. Key deadlines included the submission deadline at 09:00 on 18th February 2026 and clarification questions by 09:00 on 17th February 2026. The contract period extends from 23rd February 2026 to 31st July 2029, and potentially up to 2031. The total award amount is £131,025.90 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport industry to engage with local government contracts, driving local business growth. It is especially suitable for organisations experienced in providing dedicated transport services, such as those capable of supplying vehicles with passenger assistants. Businesses located in Suffolk or with operations in the northeast region may find additional logistical advantages. Despite not explicitly targeting SMEs or VCSEs, all qualified transport service providers are encouraged to consider future opportunities that may arise from this dynamic purchasing system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT336 2026-02-18 (0900) Carlton Colville - The Ashley School, Lowestoft (6 seated vehicle with PA) - 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. QLT336 2026-02-18 (0900) Carlton Colville - The Ashley School, Lowestoft (6 seated vehicle with PA) 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 18/02/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 17/02/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2031.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14388e75-208f-4d1a-be16-1f83b3afa148
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
£131,025 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 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

SPRY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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