Award

QLT012 2025-05-28 (0900) Beccles to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

29 May 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focuses on providing transport services from Beccles to Horizon Primary School in Lowestoft. This tender, classified under the transport services industry category, has been awarded to Dan's Prebooked Cars. The procurement stage was at the Award stage as of 29 May 2025. The contract, valued at £73,461.60, is set to commence on 2 June 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2026. The project location includes various regions such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates included a tender submission deadline on 28 May 2025 and a clarification question deadline on 27 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for transport service providers, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport with a focus on the school run sector. Businesses specialising in small to medium-sized vehicle fleets will find this contract beneficial to leverage their existing capabilities. The dynamic nature of the service, providing logistical solutions for educational institutions, is ideal for businesses looking to expand their service footprint in the public transportation sector. Additionally, the opportunity to establish a foothold within the Suffolk County area could open doors to sustained business with local government departments, offering consistent revenue streams and enhanced reputation in public service delivery.

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Notice Title

QLT012 2025-05-28 (0900) Beccles to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with 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. QLT012 2025-05-28 (0900) Beccles to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with 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 28/05/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 27/05/2025 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7bdbf80-af4e-4d50-a64d-974110f15222
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c39bb9-3e9d-4ad9-b7f3-0122de22f984
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
£73,461 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

DAN'S PREBOOKED CARS

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