Award

QBH161 2026-02-17 (0900) Lowestoft - Bramfield House School, Bramfield (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 10:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a recently completed procurement process, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for transport services to Andalusia Trading Ltd T/A Roadrunner Taxis. The contract, valued at £58,001.30, requires providing passenger transport services in Suffolk, specifically for Bramfield House School in Bramfield, using a four-seated vehicle. The procurement was initiated through a tender as part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, with the deadline for submissions being on the 17th of February 2026 at 09:00. The contract period will run from the 23rd of February 2026 to the 31st of July 2029, covering Suffolk and the United Kingdom, among other locations.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry to expand their reach in Suffolk and beyond. The award favoured a supplier capable of offering reliable passenger transport services, indicating a preference for experienced operators who can manage contracts involving consistent, scheduled transport. The decision demonstrates that other similar services in the industry might find strategic growth opportunities by aligning with local government requirements, ensuring compliance with procurement standards, and showcasing their ability to fulfil such contracts effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBH161 2026-02-17 (0900) Lowestoft - Bramfield House School, Bramfield (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QBH161 2026-02-17 (0900) Lowestoft - Bramfield House School, Bramfield (4 seated vehicle) 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 17/02/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 16/02/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-787327c0-eb0a-4185-ba9a-dc014145f0d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa2f366a-c252-4804-ad5a-8fcd4f25328d
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
£58,001 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 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
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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

ANDALUSIA TRADING LTD T/A ROADRUNNER TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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