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title: "QIP051 0900 2025-09-11Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 9HW (4-seater vehicle with Passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QIP051 0900 2025-09-11Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 9HW (4-seater vehicle with Passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cc7098b-dc11-4456-bd3e-409d9a4380e2

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for providing transport services, focusing on a route from Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy in Ipswich, Suffolk. The tender was awarded for a 4-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant. This contracting process is classified under the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, and covers locations including the United Kingdom and certain overseas regions. The procurement, which was initiated as a tender, entered the award stage by 12th September 2025, following a submission deadline on 11th September 2025. The contract runs from 15th September 2025 to 31st July 2030, with potential extension until 31st July 2032.

This transport tender presents a significant opportunity for companies involved in passenger transport services to expand their business reach. The contract, valued at £143,640, has been awarded to Royal Rides, highlighting potential growth for businesses capable of providing reliable transport solutions with additional service elements like a passenger assistant. Firms experienced in operating within the UK, particularly those with expertise in educational transportation services, would have been ideal contenders for this tender. Engaging with local authorities like Suffolk County Council can open doors to long-term assignments and establish robust business portfolios in the public sector transport domain.

## 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. QIP051 0900 2025-09-11Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 9HW (4-seater 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 2025-09-11 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-09-09 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2032-07-31.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8815bf6-58af-452f-82a0-d3b05d2d0cc8 |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,640 |
| 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

- 12 Sep 2025 at 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8815bf6-58af-452f-82a0-d3b05d2d0cc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8815bf6-58af-452f-82a0-d3b05d2d0cc8
  12th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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