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QLT250 2025-09-22 (0900) Bungay to East Coast College (Lowestoft Campus) (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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24 Sep 2025 at 07:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed a procurement process to award a contract related to the transportation industry. The contract titled "QLT250 2025-09-22 Bungay to East Coast College" involves the provision of transport services, excluding waste transport, specifically a four-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant. The procurement was carried out through a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The award was finalised on 24th September 2025, with the contract commencing on 25th September 2025 and running until 31st August 2026. The process was categorised as a service procurement, and although specific procurement methods were not detailed, the process did not indicate any specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs. Key deadlines included the submission closure by 22nd September 2025, ensuring a prompt and precise procurement timeline.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised vehicle services with passenger assistance. Companies with a focus on delivering reliable and safe transport operations are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The procurement offers longitudinal business growth given the potential contract extension until 31st July 2027. For businesses positioned in the United Kingdom or broader EU regions, this tender exemplifies a prosperous avenue for establishing steady revenue streams and engaging in public service improvements. The awarded supplier, SPRY Management, will be instrumental in delivering these services, reflecting the council's commitment to enhancing local public transport offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT250 2025-09-22 (0900) Bungay to East Coast College (Lowestoft Campus) (4 seated vehicle with 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. QLT250 2025-09-22 (0900) Bungay to East Coast College (Lowestoft Campus) (4 seated vehicle with 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 22/09/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 19/09/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dc54253-1631-45fc-b5a4-b467fa9e3c02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68b3e066-d94f-4439-8c29-760bf9ed75d3
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
£54,131 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 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

SPRY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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