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QSB172 0900 2026-01-19 Saxmundham to Wetheringsett manor School, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 Jan 2026 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a passenger transport service from Saxmundham to Wetheringsett Manor School. This public procurement, initiated as a tender, falls under the transport services industry category, identified by the CPV code 60000000. The process, which reached the award stage, involved a mini competition within an established Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender required a 4-seated vehicle and a Personal Assistant (PA). The procurement was concluded on 20th January 2026, following a submission deadline of 19th January 2026. The contract is set to run from 22nd January 2026 through to 31st July 2029. The services are geographically relevant to Suffolk in the United Kingdom, covering various regions, including British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man.

This awarded contract, valued at £139,779.20, was secured by Royal Rides, presenting significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses interested in similar future tenders should have a well-established base for service delivery within the specified areas and be capable of participating in Dynamic Purchasing Systems. While this particular contract did not specify requirements for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with capabilities in logistics or transport operations can leverage such contracts to expand their footprint in regional and international transport service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB172 0900 2026-01-19 Saxmundham to Wetheringsett manor School, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - 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. QSB172 0900 2026-01-19 Saxmundham to Wetheringsett manor School, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 2026-01-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bfb52d3-d3e6-4ed3-b47b-a4a839ecae6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/999692e6-83e3-47db-9d30-c504ca6bc13c
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
£139,779 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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

ROYAL RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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