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QLT262 2025-11-25 (0900) Lowestoft to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with male passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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25 Nov 2025 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves a transport service contract titled "QLT262 2025-11-25 (0900) Lowestoft to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft". Categorised under transport services, this contract pertains to the provision of a four-seated vehicle along with a male passenger assistant. This award indicates the completion stage of the tender, with 24x7 Ltd being selected as the supplier. The submission deadline for tenders was 25 November 2025, and the contract execution is set from 1 December 2025 to 31 July 2026, with the possibility of extending until 31 December 2026. The location is primarily in Lowestoft, with Suffolk County Council overseeing the process, and the total contract value is £33,652.80.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services sector, especially those offering specialised passenger transportation. Firms that can provide reliable and secure transport options with dedicated personnel, like passenger assistants, stand to gain. While Suffolk County Council does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a focus on logistics and passenger services seeking to grow in the public sector domain may find this an attractive contract. The procurement method is part of a dynamic purchasing system designed to streamline public sector procurement, offering continuous opportunities for qualified suppliers to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT262 2025-11-25 (0900) Lowestoft to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with male 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. QLT262 2025-11-25 (0900) Lowestoft to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with male 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 25/11/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 24/11/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66204113-4c4e-4be4-a6ad-7d4a1b604ae1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c4ae30-0f69-4559-b91f-0c85f93ea78b
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
£33,652 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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