Award

QLT240 - 2025-08-11 (0900) Leiston to Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 Aug 2025 at 07:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for the public procurement contract entitled "QLT240 – Leiston to Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft". This project falls under the Transport Services category, with CPV classification 60000000, and is crucial for managing passenger transport services. The procurement aims to provide an 8-seated vehicle complete with a passenger assistant and covers operations from Leiston to Lowestoft, Suffolk. The contract period extends from 2nd September 2025 through 31st July 2030, with Suffolk County Council overseeing the project and engaging SPRY Management as the supplier. The award was confirmed on 12th August 2025, valued at approximately £235,410 GBP.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in passenger transport, particularly those experienced in service delivery involving specialised vehicles. Companies with logistical capabilities in transport services and compliance with dynamic purchasing systems stand to benefit significantly from this procurement. SPRY Management has emerged as the successful supplier, highlighting the opportunity for firms with adept management and coordination concerning public transport solutions. While the process did not specify procurement methods, it is clear that organisations adept at executing long-term transport contracts in and across Suffolk can enhance their business presence and expand operational scope through such projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT240 - 2025-08-11 (0900) Leiston to Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - 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. QLT240 - 2025-08-11 (0900) Leiston to Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) 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 11/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 08/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2032.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4432ea77-9d4c-45f8-953b-82ee5701cdcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763bb8ea-2427-4589-8130-9362f03521b3
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
£235,410 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 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

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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