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title: "QLT997 2025-01-16 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QLT997 2025-01-16 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17548ce2-1173-471f-90e0-c1786411f546

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport service titled "QLT997 2025-01-16 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD". This tender falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and is situated in the East of England. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including the submission deadline on 16/01/2025, and the contract period running from 24/01/2025 to 31/07/2025. The award was made on 17/01/2025 to Royal Rides, with the total contract value being £14,274.62 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector to engage with public sector contracts and demonstrate their capabilities in providing reliable transport services for school routes. Although this particular award is not specifically designated for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a focus on small-scale or localised transport solutions, especially those specialising in school transport, could look for similar opportunities in the future. The procurement process was managed via a dynamic purchasing system, emphasising the importance of being registered and competitive in such frameworks to secure future contracts.

## 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. QLT997 2025-01-16 (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 16/01/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 15/01/2025 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/2fae682e-d538-4d4c-b172-620442e2f16d |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,274 |
| 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 | ROYAL RIDES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 17:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fae682e-d538-4d4c-b172-620442e2f16d
- 17 Jan 2025 at 17:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fae682e-d538-4d4c-b172-620442e2f16d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fae682e-d538-4d4c-b172-620442e2f16d
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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