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QWE009 0900 2025-07-08 Lowestoft - Suffolk new college, Otley (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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09 Jul 2025 at 07:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involved a mini competition for the supply of Passenger Transport Services in Suffolk. The contract, titled "QWE009 0900 2025-07-08 Lowestoft - Suffolk new college, Otley (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD," falls under the industry category of Transport Services (excluding Waste transport). This process reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded on 9th July 2025 to Rainbows Transport. The service covers locations including Lowestoft and Suffolk with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2030. Businesses interested in similar opportunities might note that the submission deadline was 8th July 2025.

This contract presents multiple growth opportunities for businesses operating within the transport sector, particularly those providing passenger services. Enterprises specialising in the provision of small to medium-sized vehicle transport would find this type of tender beneficial. While the existing contract has been awarded to Rainbows Transport, businesses can analyse the requirements and look out for similar tenders in the future. Moreover, the focus on delivering transport services to educational institutions highlights potential for businesses accustomed to consistent, scheduled service offerings. As this opportunity was conducted under a Dynamic Purchasing System, it suggests room for ongoing engagement beyond this specific contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QWE009 0900 2025-07-08 Lowestoft - Suffolk new college, Otley (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - 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. QWE009 0900 2025-07-08 Lowestoft - Suffolk new college, Otley (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 2025-07-08 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-07-07 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1e9fb19-f60b-43ae-9603-28c95b863169
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847aead1-c9b7-4e30-8313-5154ef87ce4a
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
£187,615 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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

RAINBOWS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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