Award

QLT256 2025-10-07 (0900) Beccles to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 10:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Suffolk County Council's Passenger Transport Service involves the award of a contract for providing transport services from Beccles to The Ashley School, Lowestoft using a 4-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant. The industry category is "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)" and the relevant CPV code is 60000000. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the award having been made on 7th October 2025. The contract will commence on 13th October 2025 and run until 31st July 2030. The process was conducted as a mini competition under an existing Dynamic Purchasing System, with Dan's Prebooked Cars emerging as the successful supplier. The total contract value is £135,604.9 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services. While Suffolk County Council has awarded the contract to Dan's Prebooked Cars, future tenders in this category can provide continual opportunities, especially for businesses capable of meeting the specific requirements of the council's transport service needs. Although this contract is primarily aligned with larger entities given its specifications, businesses with capabilities in specialised transport services and a focus on compliance with regional procurement standards could position themselves effectively for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT256 2025-10-07 (0900) Beccles to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated 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. QLT256 2025-10-07 (0900) Beccles to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated 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 07/10/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 06/10/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8452481c-ba0c-473b-abeb-58d699cb0334
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d717614b-00d4-4ffc-b688-d0bb9de2c72e
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
£135,604 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 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

DAN'S PREBOOKED CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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