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QLT258 2025-10-21 (0900) Framlingham to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Oct 2025 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "QLT258 2025-10-21 (0900) Framlingham to The Ashley School, Lowestoft," which falls under the industry category of transport services. The procurement process, identified by IT-368-19603-QLT258 - AWARD, involves the provision of a four-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant service. The contract spans from 3rd November 2025 to 31st July 2030, with a total value of £171,114. This award stage was concluded on 21st October 2025. Businesses operating or serving in the United Kingdom, including regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man, were considered relevant geographical locations for this contract. The procurement method was described as a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System, however, the details regarding the procurement method specifics were not stated.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. With the contract already awarded to Goldline Ltd, companies in the sector can observe the competitive landscape and consider positioning themselves for future opportunities within the dynamic purchasing system framework utilised by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. Firms with expertise in providing transport services with additional assistance, like those housing small to medium-sized fleets and experienced in specialised transporter roles, would have found this tender particularly appealing. The long-term contract duration also suggests a stable revenue stream, enhancing business growth prospects for qualified service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT258 2025-10-21 (0900) Framlingham to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 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. QLT258 2025-10-21 (0900) Framlingham to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 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 21/10/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 20/10/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64af6cb5-078a-4b99-b92f-9e17ca4c9fa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174193b3-f4d1-4217-88b9-e908d1437e2d
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
£171,114 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 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
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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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