Award

QBR070 2026-05-27 (0900) Bungay - Learning in Nature, Beccles (4 seats with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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28 May 2026 at 08:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has awarded a public procurement contract for providing passenger transport services under a Dynamic Purchasing System, specifically titled "QBR070 2026-05-27 (0900) Bungay - Learning in Nature, Beccles (4 seats with a passenger assistant)." The procurement, classified under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category and taking place in Suffolk, United Kingdom, is in the award stage as of 28th May 2026. The contract term is scheduled to begin on 1st June 2026 and end on 21st September 2026, and Suffolk County Council reserves the option to extend it until 31st October 2026. The procurement method details were not specified in the document.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity, particularly for companies engaged in providing passenger transport services with specialised requirements such as passenger assistants. The successful bidder, Goldline Ltd, signifies the competitive nature suitable for established providers in the sector. Businesses equipped with resources to ensure timely and efficient service delivery in compliance with contractual deadlines and standards would be well-suited to compete in such opportunities. Despite being close to the award announcement, understanding the dynamics and qualifications for participation in similar future procurements can be beneficial for growth-oriented enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBR070 2026-05-27 (0900) Bungay - Learning in Nature, Beccles (4 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. QBR070 2026-05-27 (0900) Bungay - Learning in Nature, Beccles (4 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 27/05/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 26/05/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/10/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fed6aab6-953e-405f-ad28-188009a14d0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4ffdb2-3b41-4385-8fc6-7b5584766ab9
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
£4,564 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 21 Sep 2026 1-6 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
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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