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QIP116 0900 2025-08-11 LOWESTOFT TO THOMAS WOLSEY ORMISTON ACADEMY, DEFOE ROAD, IP1 6SG (8-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and Passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Nov 2025 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a route from Lowestoft to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy in Ipswich. The tender, identified as QIP116, involved the requirement for an 8-seater vehicle equipped with an electric tail lift and a passenger assistant. The procurement was conducted through a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of transport services. This contract has been awarded to Phoenix Travel Contracts Ltd, with the service period set to commence on 5th September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2027. The total contract value stands at £94,620 GBP, and the award was published on 14th November 2025.

This awarded tender presents significant opportunities for transport service providers specialising in passenger transport and vehicle modifications. Companies offering specialised vehicles and logistical support would have been well-suited to compete for this contract, highlighting the importance of a dedicated fleet and staff capable of meeting specific transport needs. Such tenders can provide a stable revenue stream over multiple years, fostering growth opportunities within the transport industry for businesses capable of delivering tailored services within specified timelines and retaining high customer satisfaction standards from contracting authorities like Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP116 0900 2025-08-11 LOWESTOFT TO THOMAS WOLSEY ORMISTON ACADEMY, DEFOE ROAD, IP1 6SG (8-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and 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. QIP116 0900 2025-08-11 LOWESTOFT TO THOMAS WOLSEY ORMISTON ACADEMY, DEFOE ROAD, IP1 6SG (8-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and 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 2025-08-11 0900 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-08-04 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3407051-e5b6-44bf-93c8-a2fb3b691643
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51578bf-62ba-47af-a4c7-713edd6be024
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
£94,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
Tony Flack
Contact Email
tony.flack@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260678

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

PHOENIX TRAVEL CONTRACTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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