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QLT322 2025-08-22 (0900) Bungay to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 Aug 2025 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for the contract titled "QLT322 2025-08-22 Bungay to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft". This contract involves providing an 8-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant for transport services, classified under the CPV category of transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement pertains to services intended for Suffolk and beyond, with specific delivery to Horizon Primary School in Lowestoft. The tender was part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. Key dates in this process included the tender submission deadline on 22 August 2025 and the expected contract commencement on 3 September 2025, running until 31 August 2026. The procurement process has culminated with SPRY Management being awarded the contract valued at £67,564 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in transport services, particularly those with experience in providing dedicated school transport solutions. Companies able to offer reliable and safe travel for school children, complete with passenger assistance, would find this procurement aligned with their core capabilities. While the procurement was not specified for small or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it remains a competitive opportunity for transport providers seeking to expand their portfolio in regional transport services. Suffolk County Council's engagement with established transport services underscores a commitment to ensuring high-quality, dependable services throughout the contract period, fostering long-term business growth and stability for involved suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT322 2025-08-22 (0900) Bungay to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (8 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. QLT322 2025-08-22 (0900) Bungay to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (8 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 22/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 21/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e038c0db-67f9-428e-8695-280bf2d61ad1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da946c5-ed14-4f71-96c7-9f9d8d0732f0
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
£67,564 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 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
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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

SPRY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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