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LT190, 0900 2025-10-29, Beccles to Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics, Lowestoft (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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29 Oct 2025 at 10:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for transport services, specifically the route from Beccles to the Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics in Lowestoft, offering 4 seats. The procurement falls under the industry category of Transport Services, excluding waste transport. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 3rd November 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2027. Key dates included a submission deadline on 29th October 2025. Five One Taxis Ltd has been selected as the supplier, with the contract valued at £27,770.40. The council, based in Ipswich, is responsible for this procurement, ensuring transport solutions across various locations in the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport services. Companies aiming to engage in similar procurement processes would benefit from having a strong regional presence and capability to offer reliable transportation solutions. SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted, indicating the council's preference for established businesses with robust service offerings. This opportunity could drive business growth for firms that specialise in school transport logistics and those that maintain operations in Suffolk and the surrounding regions. The procurement process signals an opportunity for transport service providers to expand their portfolio and engage with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LT190, 0900 2025-10-29, Beccles to Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics, Lowestoft (4 seats) - 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. LT190, 0900 2025-10-29, Beccles to Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics, Lowestoft (4 seats) 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 2025-10-29. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-10-28 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cea2ee8-272a-4c59-865a-1bd0b0e0bd46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf55e138-0f9e-4892-9c42-765fc8c3dbc7
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
£27,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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

FIVE ONE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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