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QLT249 2025-09-16 (0900) Athelington - Sunrise Academy, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Sep 2025 at 15:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was executed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for the provision of transport services under the title "QLT249 2025-09-16 (0900) Athelington - Sunrise Academy, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle)." This contract falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, with a classification code of 60000000. The contract, awarded to "warnes cars," spans from 22nd September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement was completed through a mini-competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System, with key deadlines including a submission due date of 16th September 2025. The contract's value is £22,325, with services required across various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and throughout the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to collaborate with Suffolk County Council, fostering potential growth through public sector engagement. Companies with capabilities in providing reliable and efficient vehicle services, particularly those ready to service educational transport, will find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, the structured procurement via a dynamic purchasing system ensures a fair competitive environment, encouraging a wide range of businesses to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT249 2025-09-16 (0900) Athelington - Sunrise Academy, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QLT249 2025-09-16 (0900) Athelington - Sunrise Academy, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) 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 16/09/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 15/09/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cda90e1b-55e7-47bb-8a74-eafad32aaab5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97df97b7-9233-4370-8a63-3791ceed46c8
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
£22,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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

WARNES CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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