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QLT252 2025-09-24 (0900) Lowestoft to East Coast College (Lowestoft Campus) (6 seated, wheelchair accessible vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement for a transport service from Lowestoft to East Coast College (Lowestoft Campus), seeking a six-seated, wheelchair-accessible vehicle with a passenger assistant. This contract falls under the transport services industry category, specifically focusing on passenger transport services. The procurement process reached the award stage on 24th September 2025, with the contract set to begin on 29th September 2025 and end on 31st July 2026. The tendering process utilised a dynamic purchasing system, with an initial submission deadline of 24th September 2025 at 09:00. The services target Suffolk, with activities extending across the United Kingdom and potentially other regions.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering accessible and specialised transport solutions. Although the tender did not specifically emphasise suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, companies proficient in accommodating passengers with additional needs might find growth potential through similar contracts with local councils. The awarded contract, valued at £17,693.94, went to SPRY Management, reflecting a modest scope that may suit mid-sized businesses looking to expand their market reach in regional transport services.

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Notice Title

QLT252 2025-09-24 (0900) Lowestoft to East Coast College (Lowestoft Campus) (6 seated, wheelchair accessible 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. QLT252 2025-09-24 (0900) Lowestoft to East Coast College (Lowestoft Campus) (6 seated, wheelchair accessible 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 24/09/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 23/09/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7dc5866a-e9d2-4c02-bd02-dcd36bbef837
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64c9a8b8-623f-4e20-b74e-a460f2d72f36
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
£17,693 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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