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QBH204 2026-08-03 (0900) Dennington - Castle East School, Bungay (8 seats with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Aug 2026 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a public procurement contract titled "QBH204 2026-08-03 (0900) Dennington - Castle East School, Bungay (8 seats with a passenger assistant)." This contract falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement process was initiated as a tender on 3rd August 2026, with submissions due by 0900 on the same day. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and end on 31st August 2031, with the possibility of extension until 31st July 2033. The project focuses on providing passenger transport services in various locations, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of supplying passenger transport services. Goldline Ltd was awarded the contract, valued at £224,979, indicating a market for competitive suppliers who can meet Suffolk County Council's requirements. Companies experienced in delivering similar transport services are well-suited to engage in similar future procurement opportunities with the council, promoting business growth and expansion within this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBH204 2026-08-03 (0900) Dennington - Castle East School, Bungay (8 seats 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. QBH204 2026-08-03 (0900) Dennington - Castle East School, Bungay (8 seats 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 03/08/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 31/07/2026 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
ocds-b5fd17-ee45e62d-56c1-45f7-bc71-a36c13cf2e9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83341529-d795-479f-8f7d-2deb18d6a012
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
£224,979 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 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

GOLDLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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