Award

QBH155 2025-07-29 (0900) Lowestoft - Castle East School, Bungay (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

30 Jul 2025 at 09:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QBH155 2025-07-29 (0900) Lowestoft - Castle East School, Bungay (4 seated vehicle)." This process falls under the transport services industry category and aims to fulfil passenger transport services requirements in specific locations, including the United Kingdom and other regions like the Channel Islands. The contract period for this tender is scheduled to begin on 3 September 2025 and conclude on 31 August 2026. Although the procurement method was not specified, it was conducted as part of a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System. The award was issued to Five One Taxis Ltd, with a contract value of £26,220.

This award provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector to explore similar competitive bids, potentially replicating the success of Five One Taxis Ltd. Organisations that offer niche transport solutions or small-scale passenger services, suitable for educational institutions or local councils, stand to benefit greatly from engaging in such procurement activities. Businesses with the capability to provide reliable, cost-effective service in compliance with local government requirements will find similar tenders a significant avenue for growth, offering expanded service contracts and enhanced community presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBH155 2025-07-29 (0900) Lowestoft - Castle East School, Bungay (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. QBH155 2025-07-29 (0900) Lowestoft - Castle East School, Bungay (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 29/07/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 28/07/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-985d72a9-6b06-4eb9-955a-bee2dd7fae55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94279a80-9213-48f3-b308-a16f57f40802
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
£26,220 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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

FIVE ONE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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