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QLT338 2026-03-11 (0900) Lowestoft - Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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11 Mar 2026 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services under a dynamic purchasing system. The contract titled "QLT338 2026-03-11 (0900) Lowestoft - Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant)" involves transport services in the Lowestoft area. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to SPRY Management. The tender deadline was 0900 on 11th March 2026, and the contract period is set from 16th March 2026 to 31st August 2031. Businesses interested in passenger transport services can benefit from the reserved right to extend the contract up to 31st July 2033.

This contract presents a competitive opportunity primarily for businesses in the passenger transport industry that can provide well-equipped vehicles and staff, including a passenger assistant, for school transport purposes. While the opportunity may not be specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with specialized capabilities in transport services could leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio and increase their footprint in Suffolk and potentially beyond, given the wide delivery address scope including places like the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

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Notice Title

QLT338 2026-03-11 (0900) Lowestoft - Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with 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. QLT338 2026-03-11 (0900) Lowestoft - Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with 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 11/03/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 10/03/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f3c654-4777-4840-90fd-57cd05332b84
Current Stage
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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
£189,931 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SPRY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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