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QLT264 2026-08-14 (0900) Beccles - Dell Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seats) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

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24 Aug 2026 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a four-seat school journey from Beccles to Dell Primary School in Lowestoft. The requirement concerns transporting pupils between the Beccles area and the school in Lowestoft, within Suffolk. The main work category is passenger transport services (CPV 60000000). The named buyer is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, part of Suffolk County Council, based in Ipswich. The procurement relates to a specific route and vehicle capacity rather than a broad transport service, so it is most relevant to operators able to provide a small vehicle and manage regular school transport in the Beccles and Lowestoft area. The contract is for services delivered in the United Kingdom.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. Submissions were due by 09:00 on 14 August 2026, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 13 August 2026. The award was made on 24 August 2026 to Andalusia Trading Ltd trading as Roadrunner Taxis. The award value is reported as £0. The awarded contract runs from 8 September 2026 to 31 August 2031, with the council reserving the right to extend it until 31 July 2033. The tender stated that the contract could run until that extension date. The tender status is complete. The published information does not identify lots or an award evaluation basis.

For a future requirement of this type, a credible competitor would need to operate passenger transport services suitable for a four-seat school journey and be able to serve the Beccles–Lowestoft route reliably. Local operating presence is commercially relevant because the named successful supplier, Roadrunner Taxis, is based in Lowestoft. Suppliers should also be able to participate in a mini-competition under Suffolk County Council’s passenger transport Dynamic Purchasing System, following its submission and clarification process. This award provides evidence of a defined school transport need with a multi-year service period, rather than a one-off journey. The tender marked the opportunity as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so the relevant competitor profile is an established passenger transport operator with the capacity and systems to deliver the route consistently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT264 2026-08-14 (0900) Beccles - Dell Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seats) - 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. QLT264 2026-08-14 (0900) Beccles - Dell Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seats) 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 14/08/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 13/08/2026 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-c1956ee9-b028-421c-bc79-3059537893db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84304bec-58a4-400d-b817-88c783f48a12
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 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
Postcode Area
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

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