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QOC897 2026-06-25 (0900) Saxmundham - UET Compass Lingwood, Lingwood (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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25 Jun 2026 at 16:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "QOC897 2026-06-25 Saxmundham - UET Compass Lingwood, Lingwood (4 seats)" under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. This contract falls under the Transport Services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, with coverage extending from the United Kingdom to global jurisdictions. Following the award stage, the contract, valued at £66,871.64, was successfully awarded to SPRY Management on 25th June 2026. The procurement activities concluded with the award, and the contract will be active from 29th June 2026 to 31st August 2027, with the possibility of extension until 31st July 2028. Clarifications had to be submitted by 24th June 2026, a day before the tender submission deadline.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in passenger transport services to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence in Suffolk and beyond. Though the procurement method was not specified, dynamic purchasing systems often favour established entities over small or diverse businesses, such as SMEs or VCSEs. Companies with robust transport logistics and fleet management capabilities are well-positioned to capitalise on such contracts. The significant contract period provides a stable revenue stream and potential for growth through performance excellence and possible contract extension.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC897 2026-06-25 (0900) Saxmundham - UET Compass Lingwood, Lingwood (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. QOC897 2026-06-25 (0900) Saxmundham - UET Compass Lingwood, Lingwood (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 25/06/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 24/06/2026 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03287e67-5aa7-4dd3-9d06-53ff103b376b
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
£66,871 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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

SPRY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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