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QOC858 2026-01-21 (0900) Lowestoft to Aurora Eccles School and Aurora White House School, Quidenham, Norfolk, NR16 2NZ - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Jan 2026 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "QOC858 2026-01-21 (0900) Lowestoft to Aurora Eccles School and Aurora White House School, Quidenham, Norfolk, NR16 2NZ - AWARD". This award, classified under CPV code 60000000 for Transport Services (excluding Waste transport), commenced following a mini competition conducted via a Dynamic Purchasing System, as per OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement stage is complete with the award being issued on 21 January 2026, and the contract commencing on 26 January 2026, running until 31 July 2031. The total contract value is £334,608.05. This project is significant for transport services across several locations including Suffolk, Norfolk, and potentially broader regions within the United Kingdom and internationally.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the transport services industry, particularly those possessing capabilities to manage dynamic and compliant transportation offerings. Companies with experience in servicing educational institutions or similar passenger transport needs would find competing for such opportunities highly beneficial to their portfolio. However, given the council's detailed requirements and the procurement method, including a competitive evaluation within the Dynamic Purchasing System, only suitably positioned firms with a strong track record in handling private transport services could efficiently harness this growth potential. Although the project is not specifically earmarked for small or voluntary sector enterprises, the long-term nature of this contract offers sustained business growth over a span of more than five years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC858 2026-01-21 (0900) Lowestoft to Aurora Eccles School and Aurora White House School, Quidenham, Norfolk, NR16 2NZ - 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. QOC858 2026-01-21 (0900) Lowestoft to Aurora Eccles School and Aurora White House School, Quidenham, Norfolk, NR16 2NZ. 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 21/01/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 20/01/2026 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
ocds-b5fd17-a67d1f37-4e3b-4636-9cf2-841ecd4d3c25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c4d46e2-8088-444c-82c2-33e787862350
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
£334,608 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 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

SPRY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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