Award

QLT259 2025-12-03 (0900) Ipswich to Warren School, Lowestoft (6 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Dec 2025 at 13:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport seeks to award a contract under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, as identified by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement process titled "QLT259 Ipswich to Warren School, Lowestoft" involves providing a six-seated vehicle, accompanied by a passenger assistant, for transport services, classified under CPV code 60000000. The award stage commenced on 3rd December 2025, with the contract anticipated to run from 8th December 2025 until 31st July 2029. The final submission deadline was at 9:00 on 3rd December 2025, with clarification questions to be made by 9:00 on 2nd December 2025. Deliveries are expected across various global locations, with a central focus on the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those located within Suffolk or capable of operating there. The contract is valued at £185,858, presenting a lucrative avenue for growth over a nearly four-year period. Suitable businesses include those with access to passenger transport infrastructure, capable of providing reliable transportation services. The awarded supplier is a-z private hire services ltd, indicating that similar businesses specialising in private hire or local passenger transport services may be well-placed to tender for similar opportunities in future procurement cycles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT259 2025-12-03 (0900) Ipswich to Warren School, Lowestoft (6 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. QLT259 2025-12-03 (0900) Ipswich to Warren School, Lowestoft (6 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 03/12/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 02/12/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6ac1b53-3f42-4729-9e9f-6789bca84da8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b33ee59-6f59-4cb6-a6ac-254e95743ced
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
£185,858 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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