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QFX035 2026-08-24 (0900) Felixstowe - Projection Education, Felixstowe (4 seats) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

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25 Aug 2026 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a four-seat journey between Felixstowe and Projection Education in Felixstowe. The requirement is a local education transport service, with delivery associated with Felixstowe, Suffolk. The procurement sits within the broader supply of passenger transport services and is a services contract. The buyer is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, part of Suffolk County Council. The requirement is intended for a small passenger group rather than general public transport operations, so relevant suppliers are likely to be those able to provide reliable, appropriately sized transport for education-related journeys in the Felixstowe area. The published classification is transport services, excluding waste transport (CPV 60000000).

This procurement is complete and was awarded through a mini-competition under a dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services. Good to go rides ltd was awarded the contract on 25 August 2026 for £10,260. The contract runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, with the council reserving the right to extend it until 31 July 2028. The tender deadline was 24 August 2026 at 09:00, and clarification questions closed on 21 August 2026 at 09:00. The requirement was for four passenger seats. The procurement was recorded as a services opportunity and was not identified as suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award is active.

For suppliers assessing future requirements from Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, this award demonstrates demand for a compact, education-focused passenger transport service in Felixstowe. A credible competitor would need suitable vehicles for four passengers, dependable availability for scheduled education journeys and the operational capacity to maintain consistent service throughout the contract. Local knowledge of Felixstowe and the ability to manage journeys connected with Projection Education would be relevant. Suppliers should also be able to compete through a dynamic purchasing system mini-competition and provide clear evidence that they can meet passenger transport requirements, manage day-to-day reliability and respond to council processes. The successful supplier was a local Suffolk transport business, indicating the practical relevance of regional operating capability for this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QFX035 2026-08-24 (0900) Felixstowe - Projection Education, Felixstowe (4 seats) - 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. QFX035 2026-08-24 (0900) Felixstowe - Projection Education, Felixstowe (4 seats) 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 24/08/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 21/08/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f58c7b5f-1974-4136-a633-414a3d62bde0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7fea4c2-d1e9-46b4-817c-83e40d92991c
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
£10,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 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
Postcode Area
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

Good to go rides ltd

Further Information

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