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QBH185 2025-08-19 (0900) Westhall to Bungay Primary School (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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19 Aug 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "QBH185 2025-08-19 (0900) Westhall to Bungay Primary School (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD", managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, has reached the award stage. This transport services contract, valued at £134,360.40, focuses on passenger transport excluding waste transport and is registered under the CPV classification code 60000000. The contract was awarded on 19 August 2025 to Goldline Ltd, and the service provision period extends from 3 September 2025 to 31 July 2030. The procurement was conducted through a mini competition under Suffolk County Council’s Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The council retains the right to extend the contract until 31 July 2031. The contract involves delivery within the United Kingdom, including places like the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This award presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in passenger transport services. The nature of the contract suits companies with experience in managing regular transport routes and providing seating arrangements with passenger assistants, which could boost business presence in government tenders. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, this contract allows for future potential extensions, offering further collaboration with Suffolk County Council. Larger transport companies looking to expand within local government frameworks, or enhance their public sector portfolio, would find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

QBH185 2025-08-19 (0900) Westhall to Bungay Primary School (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. QBH185 2025-08-19 (0900) Westhall to Bungay Primary School (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 19/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 18/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2031.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae96d38d-36d0-4fcd-9a59-aa5d0dd5dcf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b16c7c-7e05-408c-bffd-6d481f965ccb
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
£134,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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

GOLDLINE

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