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QBR066 2026-04-24 (0900) Lowestoft - Learning in Nature, Beccles (4 seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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24 Apr 2026 at 10:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed an award process for a tender titled "QBR066 2026-04-24 (0900) Lowestoft - Learning in Nature, Beccles (4 seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD," classified under the transport services industry category. The procurement was initiated as a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. This process relates to the transport services sector and is pertinent to various locations including the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and more. The award was published on the 24th of April 2026, with Goldline Ltd being identified as the awarded supplier. The contract period is set to commence on the 27th of April 2026 and conclude on the 31st of August 2026, allowing the council the option to extend until the end of the year.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms involved in passenger transport services. Goldline Ltd, situated in Beccles, Suffolk, is the successful bidder, capitalising on the requirement for a reliable passenger transport service featuring four seats and assistance. Businesses equipped with suitable transport services and logistical capabilities can find ample opportunities in this sector. Moreover, firms within or extending operations to regions such as British Overseas Territories and Europe may benefit from regional expansion possibilities offered by such procurement contracts. Additionally, while the procurement does not specify its suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in transport services can strategically manoeuvre to participate in upcoming tenders managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBR066 2026-04-24 (0900) Lowestoft - Learning in Nature, Beccles (4 seats and 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. QBR066 2026-04-24 (0900) Lowestoft - Learning in Nature, Beccles (4 seats and 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 24/04/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 23/04/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eeb3b36-6030-44bd-adbb-eaa54a6b5068
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£9,612 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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

GOLDLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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