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QLT356 2026-09-03 (0900) Framlingham - Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft (4 seats) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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07 Sep 2026 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured a passenger transport service for a four-seat journey from Framlingham to Sunrise Academy in Lowestoft, Suffolk. The requirement falls within transport services, covering the conveyance of passengers rather than goods or waste. The named buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich. The route connects Framlingham with the Sunrise Academy site in Lowestoft and is intended for a small-capacity vehicle or taxi service able to provide the required journey. This is a specific route-based service rather than a broad transport operation, so it is most relevant to operators with suitable local coverage, reliable passenger vehicles and the ability to support regular education-related travel in Suffolk.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded on 7 September 2026 to Andalusia Trading Ltd trading as Roadrunner Taxis. The award value is recorded as £0. The awarded contract runs from 8 September 2026 to 31 August 2031, with the wider requirement allowing extension up to 31 July 2033. It was run as a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The tender submission deadline was 3 September 2026 at 09:00, with clarification questions due by 2 September 2026 at 09:00. The contracting process is recorded as complete, and the tender had an estimated contract period from 8 September 2026 to 31 August 2031.

For suppliers that did not win, this award provides a clear example of Suffolk County Council’s demand for small-capacity, route-specific passenger transport serving education destinations. A credible future competitor would need to operate a four-seat vehicle or equivalent taxi service, cover the Framlingham and Lowestoft area reliably, and deliver consistent scheduled journeys for the council’s passenger transport requirements. The successful supplier was a taxi business, indicating that established local taxi operators can be relevant to this type of work. Suppliers should also be able to participate in the council’s passenger transport purchasing system and respond to mini-competitions for individual routes. The requirement is suited to operators with dependable vehicles, appropriate passenger transport capability and practical knowledge of local Suffolk routes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT356 2026-09-03 (0900) Framlingham - 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. QLT356 2026-09-03 (0900) Framlingham - 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a46ede8-2a04-4a87-bdd4-1896e2578aa4
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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

Andalusia Trading Ltd

Further Information

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