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QLT357 2026-09-03 (0900) Martlesham Heath - Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (4 seats) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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04 Sep 2026 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a four-seat journey between Martlesham Heath and Sunrise Academy in Lowestoft. The requirement is for a small-capacity passenger vehicle and the associated service needed to transport passengers between these locations. The procurement sits within the council’s wider passenger transport service requirements and covers delivery in Suffolk, with the recorded delivery address in Ipswich and the United Kingdom. The named buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This is a transport services requirement rather than a vehicle purchase, infrastructure project or general facilities contract. It is relevant to operators able to provide reliable four-seat passenger transport for an education-related journey between Martlesham Heath and Lowestoft.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a mini-competition under the council’s Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. Royal Rides was awarded the contract on 4 September 2026 for £195,510. The contract runs from 7 September 2026 to 31 July 2031, and the council reserved the right to extend it until 31 July 2033. The tender submission deadline was 09:00 on 3 September 2026, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 2 September 2026. The stated procurement category is services, classified as transport services (CPV 60000000). The award is active and the tender is complete.

This award demonstrates sustained council demand for dedicated, small-capacity passenger transport serving an education journey in Suffolk. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need access to a suitable four-seat vehicle, dependable drivers and the operational capacity to provide regular transport between Martlesham Heath and Lowestoft. Reliability, punctuality, safeguarding-minded working practices and the ability to maintain consistent service over a lengthy contract would be commercially important. Suppliers would also need to understand how to compete through the council’s passenger transport Dynamic Purchasing System and respond effectively to mini-competitions. Local knowledge of Suffolk routes, contingency arrangements for vehicle or driver disruption, and experience supporting school or academy travel would strengthen a future response.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT357 2026-09-03 (0900) Martlesham Heath - Sunrise Academy, 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. QLT357 2026-09-03 (0900) Martlesham Heath - Sunrise Academy, 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 on 03/09/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 02/09/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49e5464c-1e2d-4f76-a5ad-4d5baa3216a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf2a504-1b29-4f31-acae-06ecffeb77f9
Current Stage
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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
£195,510 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 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
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
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

Royal Rides

Further Information

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