Award

QLT243 09:00 2025-10-31 Harleston to Warren School, Lowestoft - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

17 Nov 2025 at 09:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for providing transport services under title 'QLT243 09:00 2025-10-31 Harleston to Warren School, Lowestoft.' This tender falls within the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and was located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with an active award to Goldline Ltd, finalised on 31st October 2025. The contract for this service is set to begin on 3rd November 2025 and will terminate on 31st July 2030. The procurement was carried out via a mini-competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System, with tenders submitted by the deadline of 31st October 2025.

This award creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to expand their operations in Suffolk, particularly those capable of servicing school transport routes. The procurement is especially suited to entities equipped to manage sustained transport contracts with extensive operational dates. Although this contract is not primarily targeting SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded framework provides a platform for businesses matching the scale and scope of needs articulated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport to further enhance their presence in the regional market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT243 09:00 2025-10-31 Harleston to Warren School, Lowestoft - 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. QLT243 09:00 2025-10-31 Harleston to Warren School, Lowestoft 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 09:00 2025-10-31. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-10-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e34a7db-aa2c-4bde-9e21-3376d0eb7c58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712ba437-02a0-4747-8932-e38ff0305801
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
£160,306 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 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
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

GOLDLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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