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QLT017 2025-06-11 (0900) Lowestoft - Liminal Education, Corton (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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11 Jun 2025 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process recently completed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involved a mini competition for the supply of passenger transport services. This contract, described as "QLT017 2025-06-11 (0900) Lowestoft - Liminal Education, Corton (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD", falls under the transport services category. The project is situated in Lowestoft, Suffolk, within the United Kingdom, and had a submission deadline of 9:00 AM on 11 June 2025. The procurement method was not specified, and the process completed on 11 June 2025, with the contract period set from 13 June 2025 to 31 July 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses engaged in the transport sector, particularly those offering passenger services, to expand their client base by engaging with governmental frameworks. The procurement, awarded to Atlas Private Hire Ltd, involves providing a four-seated vehicle for specified routes, making it ideal for businesses with experience in private hire services. Although not specified as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, the contract represents a potential entry point for companies ready to meet the delivery requirements across varied geographical locations mentioned, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and broader European regions. Businesses equipped to offer competitive services within the contractual obligations stand to benefit from such government collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT017 2025-06-11 (0900) Lowestoft - Liminal Education, Corton (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. QLT017 2025-06-11 (0900) Lowestoft - Liminal Education, Corton (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 11/06/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 10/06/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2106240-c772-48e0-912b-cb805dbaef61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94c91025-ad47-4845-99d9-6c4421e3cebd
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
£2,834 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
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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

ATLAS PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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