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QLT247 2025-09-15 (0900) Earsham to Ormiston Denes Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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15 Sep 2025 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, pertains to a service contract titled "QLT247 2025-09-15 (0900) Earsham to Ormiston Denes Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle)." Categorised under transport services, the contract is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The process has moved to the award stage, with an award date of 15th September 2025. Notably, the deadline for submissions was set at 9:00 AM on 15th September 2025, with a clarifications deadline three days earlier on 12th September 2025. The contract's duration spans from 22nd September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with potential extensions until 31st July 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport service sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport logistics. Companies like Andalusia Trading Ltd, trading as Roadrunner Taxis, which has already been awarded the contract valued at £36,122.80, exemplify the type of local enterprises equipped to benefit from such opportunities. Businesses with a robust capability in providing reliable and efficient transport services should find this contract appealing, offering a chance to collaborate with Suffolk County Council and possibly extend their service footprint in the region. This opportunity could lead to long-term partnerships and business growth within the public sector transport services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT247 2025-09-15 (0900) Earsham to Ormiston Denes Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QLT247 2025-09-15 (0900) Earsham to Ormiston Denes Academy, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) 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 15/09/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 12/09/2025 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac7512d3-2a18-4216-b797-c51ddbd7987a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f609f3e-3f31-470f-99d8-1162b9c8e671
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
£36,122 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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

ANDALUSIA TRADING LTD T/A ROADRUNNER TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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