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title: "QLT257 2025-10-14 (0900) Walberswick to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (6 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QLT257 2025-10-14 (0900) Walberswick to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (6 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0334a15a-b718-4f03-82b7-0862f3c60f75

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of a passenger transport service, heading from Walberswick to Horizon Primary School in Lowestoft. This tender, identified by "QLT257", required a 6-seated vehicle accompanied by a passenger assistant. The procurement has advanced to the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Rainbows Transport. The procurement process falls under the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport, as per CPV classification 60000000. The contract period is set from 17th October 2025 to 31st July 2026, and the value of the award is £26,791.35. This initiative is managed from Suffolk, with the key contact being John Dallen from the council.

The awarded contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport services sector, especially those specialising in school transportation. While the opportunity was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses experienced in providing competitively priced, reliable, and efficient transport services could significantly benefit. Companies with expertise in managing dynamic purchasing systems and those who can offer flexibility and high service standards would find this contract particularly advantageous for growth and portfolio enhancement. The precise requirements mean it is an ideal fit for enterprises with the appropriate fleet and staffing resources ready to meet the contractual demands.

## Notice

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. QLT257 2025-10-14 (0900) Walberswick to Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (6 seated vehicle with 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 14/10/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 13/10/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b1c54a9-80db-456e-9f15-b62d75d2e083 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,791 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAINBOWS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b1c54a9-80db-456e-9f15-b62d75d2e083

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b1c54a9-80db-456e-9f15-b62d75d2e083
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

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