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QLT891 2025-08-05 (0900) Lowestoft - Oulton Broad Primary School, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft (8 seater vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for providing an eight-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant service to Oulton Broad Primary School, located in Lowestoft. The tender, titled "QLT891," falls under the category of transport services and has been awarded to Rainbows Transport. The award was published on 6th August 2025, with the contract set to begin on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030. The procurement process involved a mini competition under the established Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in transport services to engage with local government contracts, enhancing business visibility and securing long-term engagements. The contract's focus on passenger transport services makes it ideal for companies specialising in this sector, although it is not specifically suited to small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Winning such contracts can foster business growth and establish strong partnerships with public sector organisations like Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT891 2025-08-05 (0900) Lowestoft - Oulton Broad Primary School, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft (8 seater vehicle with a 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. QLT891 2025-08-05 (0900) Lowestoft - Oulton Broad Primary School, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft (8 seater vehicle with a 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 05/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 04/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d8bc793-9cce-4f3e-a0a6-b288a5648561
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3559b786-2a1f-44e9-83f9-a313bff056c8
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
£142,015 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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 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

RAINBOWS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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