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QBR068 2026-04-30 (0900) Mutford - The Old School, Henstead (4 seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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30 Apr 2026 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process entitled "QBR068 2026-04-30 (0900) Mutford - The Old School, Henstead (4 seats and a passenger assistant)." This tender falls within the transport services industry category, and it involves delivering specified transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement process was initiated as a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, with Goldline Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £142,370.8. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 30th April 2026 at 09:00, and the contract period spans from 5th May 2026 to 31st July 2031. The procurement pertains to Suffolk, United Kingdom, and interested parties can find more information on the Suffolk County Council website.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their operations by engaging with public sector contracts. Companies like Goldline Ltd, with expertise in passenger transport, can leverage such contracts to increase their market presence and secure long-term business growth. The procurement process favours organisations capable of meeting the needs of the Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, particularly those proficient in delivering reliable passenger transport services and having the necessary resources and infrastructure to support prolonged contractual engagements. Although this specific tender does not highlight SME or VCSE suitability, businesses that can synergise with the council's objectives will find significant benefits in similar future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBR068 2026-04-30 (0900) Mutford - The Old School, Henstead (4 seats and 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. QBR068 2026-04-30 (0900) Mutford - The Old School, Henstead (4 seats and 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 30/04/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 29/04/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a500b9a8-f7e6-4936-8ca2-317ad865e196
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/badc35b7-f9c0-4c5d-918e-210ff503b389
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
£142,370 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 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

GOLDLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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