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QOC856 2025-12-16 (0900) Lowestoft to Bure Park Specialist Academy, Great Yarmouth (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Dec 2025 at 17:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully awarded a contract for specialist transport services, transporting passengers from Lowestoft to Bure Park Specialist Academy in Great Yarmouth using a four-seated vehicle. This procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, with OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The award phase concluded on 16th December 2025, marking the completion of the tender process initiated with a mini competition on the Dynamic Purchasing System. Businesses engaged in the regional transport sector, especially those servicing areas within the United Kingdom, could find this opportunity beneficial for growth within the local market.

The contract has been awarded to SPRY Management with a project value of GBP 68,012.4, covering a period from 6th January 2026 to 31st July 2030. This tender represents a niche opportunity for transport companies specialising in passenger services, excluding waste transport. While the procurement method details were not specified, companies positioned to deliver reliable transport solutions that can cater to the dynamic needs of local councils would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This initiative provides an avenue for growth by expanding footprints in divergent markets such as Suffolk and surrounding areas. Contact John Dallen via email at john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk or telephone on 01473 265111 for more information regarding future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC856 2025-12-16 (0900) Lowestoft to Bure Park Specialist Academy, Great Yarmouth (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. QOC856 2025-12-16 (0900) Lowestoft to Bure Park Specialist Academy, Great Yarmouth (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 16/12/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 15/12/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da09ce59-7876-4fda-9e34-ba5cd13a3d0c
Current Stage
Award
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
£68,012 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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
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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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