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QBR063 2026-03-24 (0900) Reydon to Sir John Leman High School, Beccles (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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24 Mar 2026 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport seeking transport services to convey passengers from Reydon to Sir John Leman High School, located in Beccles. This tender falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category and involves a four-seated vehicle service. The procurement stage is at the 'award' phase, with Goldline Ltd being successfully awarded the contract. The deadline for bid submissions was set for 24th March 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 13th April 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2026. Though the procurement method details are not specified, the process was initiated via a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System referenced by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of providing bespoke passenger conveyance solutions. Companies like Goldline Ltd have successfully demonstrated their ability to meet specific client needs in such transport services. While the contract is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses equipped with adequate resources and efficient service strategies can benefit by leveraging partnerships with local government entities like Suffolk County Council. The award of £4,246.50 suggests fair remuneration for the service, highlighting the financial viability for transport operators that can compete for similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBR063 2026-03-24 (0900) Reydon to Sir John Leman High School, Beccles (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QBR063 2026-03-24 (0900) Reydon to Sir John Leman High School, Beccles (4 seated vehicle) 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 24/03/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 23/03/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fe7d1a9-ad53-4d81-bd83-b34d0680cf3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc8510f6-25f1-484b-8e6a-d78d4ad3785d
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
£4,246 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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

GOLDLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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