Award

QOC818 2025-08-27 (0900) Lowestoft to Labtech Media, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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29 Aug 2025 at 14:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a four-seated vehicle route from Lowestoft to Labtech Media in Norwich. This tender, identified as QOC818, was part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System titled 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services'. The award was finalised on 29th August 2025, with the contract set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and continue until 31st August 2026. This procurement fell under the services category with the CPV code 60000000 for Transport services (excluding waste transport). The tender process was completed recently with a specified deadline for submission on 27th August 2025 and the opportunity to seek clarifications by 26th August 2025.

Businesses specialising in transport services can significantly benefit from engaging with tenders like this one, which offer opportunities for operational growth and increased revenue. The awarded contract, valued at £8,968, went to SPRY Management, showing preference for suppliers capable of efficiently managing transport logistics across Suffolk and the wider region. Companies experienced in small-scale passenger transport or those looking to expand their service charter geographical coverage would find such tenders advantageous. Although the requirements do not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, there is scope for businesses that can deliver reliable services in line with Suffolk County Council's specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC818 2025-08-27 (0900) Lowestoft to Labtech Media, Norwich (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. QOC818 2025-08-27 (0900) Lowestoft to Labtech Media, Norwich (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 27/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 26/08/2025 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-b5fd17-79c787d1-2c3d-4e27-aac2-19cdcecc97ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d68e2cf-06a2-4b5c-820f-a0fb1ead6cfc
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
£8,968 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 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
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

SPRY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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