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QLT020 2025-07-18 (0900) Lowestoft to Oulton Broad Primary School, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft (4 seated taxi) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

18 Jul 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined here involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport securing a contract for passenger transport services within the UK. This specific tender, titled "QLT020 2025-07-18 (0900) Lowestoft to Oulton Broad Primary School", falls under the category of transport services and has recently reached the award stage. The contract was awarded on 18th July 2025 and spans from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2030. Suffolk County Council sought submissions under a mini competition framework against a Dynamic Purchasing System, with all entries due by 18th July 2025.

Given the niche market of passenger transport services, this contract provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses with experience in providing localised taxi services. The tender process was accessible to firms who could adhere to the specifications outlined by the Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted, companies with sufficient resources and compliance capabilities would benefit from competing for such opportunities. Atlas Private Hire Ltd, the successful supplier, reflects a business profile capable of delivering specialised transport solutions.

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Notice Title

QLT020 2025-07-18 (0900) Lowestoft to Oulton Broad Primary School, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft (4 seated taxi) - 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. QLT020 2025-07-18 (0900) Lowestoft to Oulton Broad Primary School, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft (4 seated taxi) 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 18/07/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 17/07/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4429478f-4dad-48f3-818e-f98c4112a8c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f187381-7fc4-4083-86f0-63b7499bc098
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
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 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

ATLAS PRIVATE HIRE

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