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QEE019 2026-08-26 (0900) Lowestoft - S.P.A.C.E Education Ltd, Yaxley (4 seats) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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01 Sep 2026 at 09:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a four-seat requirement associated with S.P.A.C.E Education Ltd in Yaxley. The service is linked to Lowestoft and includes delivery activity at the council’s Russell Road, Ipswich address. The main work category is passenger transport services (CPV 60000000). The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This is a small-capacity transport operation rather than a large fleet or infrastructure project, with the requirement focused on providing transport using a four-seat vehicle. The geographic references cover the United Kingdom and the specific service location is Lowestoft, Suffolk. The selected supplier is based in Lowestoft, indicating that local operational coverage is relevant to this requirement.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. The submission deadline was 26 August 2026 at 09:00, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 25 August 2026. The contract was awarded on 1 September 2026 to Andalusia Trading Ltd trading as Roadrunner Taxis for £33,972. The contract period runs from 4 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. Suffolk County Council reserved the right to extend the contract until 31 July 2028. The published information identifies the procurement as a services contract and records the tender status as complete. No award scoring basis is stated in the available procurement details.

This award is useful market evidence for passenger transport operators serving Suffolk, particularly firms able to provide reliable four-seat vehicles and day-to-day coverage around Lowestoft. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need the operational capacity to deliver scheduled passenger journeys, maintain an appropriate vehicle, manage punctuality and continuity, and respond to council transport needs through the relevant Dynamic Purchasing System route. Local presence may help with mobilisation and efficient coverage, as the selected supplier operates from Lowestoft. The buyer’s suitability settings indicate that the opportunity was not identified as suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises, so larger or more established transport providers may be better placed to meet the council’s expectations when comparable work returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QEE019 2026-08-26 (0900) Lowestoft - S.P.A.C.E Education Ltd, Yaxley (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. QEE019 2026-08-26 (0900) Lowestoft - S.P.A.C.E Education Ltd, Yaxley (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 on 26/08/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 25/08/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47e56ba0-3458-40bd-ab1b-f5bd9d26e664
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287ede13-4d0c-454b-9289-979e1fa5bcd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£33,972 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 1-2 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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

Andalusia Trading Ltd

Further Information

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