Award

QLT997 2025-09-17 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

17 Sep 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QLT997 2025-09-17 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle)". The contract falls under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and involves the provision of passenger transport services. The procurement relates to a Dynamic Purchasing System previously noted in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The location for delivery is primarily based in and around Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement was awarded on 17 September 2025, with the contract period scheduled to run from 22 September 2025 to 31 July 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the transport sector. Companies capable of providing passenger transport services, particularly those operating light-duty vehicles suitable for school transport, stand to benefit from engaging in such local authority contracts. Although this contract is specifically awarded to Royal Rides, businesses looking to grow through public sector opportunities should consider similar contracts, especially those that participate in dynamic purchasing systems like this one, to increase their visibility and competitiveness within the region.

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Notice Title

QLT997 2025-09-17 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (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. QLT997 2025-09-17 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (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 17/09/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 16/09/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f935ea58-415c-449d-80e8-e58132ac8f14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ecc9924-3afa-435b-8e70-b925dce0e439
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
£22,283 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

ROYAL RIDES

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