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QOC947 0900 2026-08-28 Lowestoft - Magnum Opus, Wymondham (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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01 Sep 2026 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a specific journey between Lowestoft and Magnum Opus in Wymondham. The requirement was for a four-seated vehicle, indicating a small-capacity transport service rather than a large vehicle or fleet operation. The work falls within general transport services, covering passenger travel rather than freight or waste transport. Delivery was associated with Lowestoft, Wymondham and the surrounding Suffolk area, with the buying organisation based in Ipswich. The requirement was run by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for its own transport needs. Suppliers operating passenger vehicles and able to provide reliable journeys on this route would be the most directly relevant businesses.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. Submissions were due by 9:00am on 28 August 2026, with clarification questions due by 9:00am on 27 August 2026. The award was made on 1 September 2026 to Andalusia Trading Ltd trading as Roadrunner Taxis, for £1,857.44 including the published GBP currency. The awarded contract period runs from 3 September to 19 October 2026. The tender was classified as a services procurement and used the Dynamic Purchasing System route. The published information identifies the requirement as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations.

This award shows that Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport uses a Dynamic Purchasing System mini-competition to source small-scale, scheduled passenger journeys. A credible competitor for this type of requirement would need access to a roadworthy four-seated vehicle, appropriately qualified and licensed drivers, and the operational capacity to provide dependable transport between Lowestoft and Wymondham. Local knowledge of Suffolk roads, punctuality, safeguarding and passenger care would be relevant to delivering the service consistently. Businesses should also be able to respond accurately to short, route-specific competition requirements, manage clarification and submission deadlines, and meet the administrative conditions of the passenger transport purchasing system. Taxi operators and other passenger transport providers with comparable vehicle and driver capability are the closest commercial peers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC947 0900 2026-08-28 Lowestoft - Magnum Opus, Wymondham (4-seated vehicle required) - 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. QOC947 0900 2026-08-28 Lowestoft - Magnum Opus, Wymondham (4-seated vehicle required) 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 2026-08-28. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-27 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c44079f-94bc-439b-971a-8e3ebf0921b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a98970e0-0134-4f3f-bcb6-dd1cf34a678d
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
£1,857 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 1-6 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
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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