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QLS056 2025-11-04 (0900) Lowestoft to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Nov 2025 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully awarded a contract titled "QLS056 2025-11-04 (0900) Lowestoft to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle)" under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport (CPV: 60000000). The procurement process, finalised on 5th November 2025, involved a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The contract's service delivery begins on 10th November 2025 and is expected to run until 31st July 2030, with potential extensions until 31st July 2032. Operations will service various regions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The tender has reached the award stage, with Andalusia Trading Ltd trading as Roadrunner Taxis appointed as the supplier, at a value of £164,707.20.

This contract presents promising opportunities for growth within the transport service industry, especially for businesses equipped to provide reliable passenger transport solutions over a multi-year period. Transport companies accustomed to working within dynamic purchasing systems and handling contracts that extend over several years would find this business particularly lucrative. While this specific contract may not be open for SME or VCSE preference, it highlights Suffolk County Council's ongoing supply needs in transport services, paving the way for similar future opportunities where competitive suppliers can leverage their expertise and expand their service footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLS056 2025-11-04 (0900) Lowestoft to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QLS056 2025-11-04 (0900) Lowestoft to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle) 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 04/11/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 03/11/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2032.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87e7c5cc-3db7-4542-92d0-9748437e7e23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd5e1f1-3abc-4d27-a13f-f69fad376383
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
£164,707 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 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
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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

ANDALUSIA TRADING LTD T/A ROADRUNNER TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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