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QLT329 2026-07-28 (0900) Aldeburgh to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport service project titled "QLT329 2026-07-28 (0900) Aldeburgh to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seats) - AWARD", under the industry category "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" with CPV code 60000000. This procurement, part of a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, concluded with the award being finalised on 29th July 2026. The tender process was initiated with a deadline for submissions on 28th July 2026, and the contract period extends from 3rd September 2026 until 31st August 2031, with a potential extension to 2033. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, this project involves passenger transport services.

This awarded contract presents significant business opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those capable of managing services across the designated routes in Suffolk. With a contract value of £118,474.50, it represents a substantial investment in the transport sector. The opportunity is mainly suitable for established transport service providers, as the requirements indicate the contract is not specifically tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The supplier, Goldline Ltd, has been successful in securing this contract, demonstrating their capability in providing reliable passenger transport solutions in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT329 2026-07-28 (0900) Aldeburgh to The Ashley School, 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. QLT329 2026-07-28 (0900) Aldeburgh to The Ashley School, 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 on 28/07/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 27/07/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/306bf28c-9d87-47e5-907a-19733c94aa6f
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
£118,474 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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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