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QOC594 0900 2026-07-17 Lowestoft - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seatedvheicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Jul 2026 at 07:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a procurement process titled "QOC594 0900 2026-07-17 Lowestoft - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seatedvheicle required) - AWARD". This contract falls under the 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)' category and involves providing a four-seated vehicle service. The procurement cycle concluded with the award on 22nd July 2026, while the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st July 2031. This project is situated in Suffolk, United Kingdom, with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport acting as the buyer, and Goldline Ltd being the selected supplier. The procurement method was not specified, but it forms part of a Dynamic Purchasing System designed for passenger transport services.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, especially those capable of offering tailored vehicle solutions. While this tender was specifically awarded to Goldline Ltd, businesses that can deliver similar transport services consistent with dynamic purchasing systems could position themselves for future opportunities with the Suffolk County Council or similar public bodies. The long-term contract period of almost five years indicates stability and potential steady revenue, appealing to well-established companies in this industry. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport businesses can benefit from future tenders in the expanded geographic scope covering various regions including the UK, Europe, and beyond.

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Notice Title

QOC594 0900 2026-07-17 Lowestoft - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seatedvheicle required) - 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. QOC594 0900 2026-07-17 Lowestoft - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seatedvheicle required) 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 2026-07-17. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e7dc8bb-8c65-4ad4-8b3e-a292c22d5537
Current Stage
Award
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
£151,563 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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