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title: "QOC810 2025-08-22 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QOC810 2025-08-22 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32ca3d67-fee6-4fb4-b235-ebfb44439055

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport issued a tender titled "QOC810 2025-08-22 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (4 seated vehicle)" under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport. This procurement process is in the Award stage and pertains to services within the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2029. The award was published on 26th August 2025, with Kessingland Kabs Ltd as the successful supplier. Initial submissions were required by 9:00 am on 22nd August 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities primarily for organisations involved in passenger transport services. Businesses capable of providing specialised transport services, particularly between Lowestoft and Norwich, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Despite excluding specific support for SMEs and VCSEs, larger established entities in transport services could leverage this opportunity to secure long-term contracts and expand their operational reach within Suffolk and surrounding areas. The contractual value of £91,200 signifies a noteworthy contribution to the successful bid winner's revenue stream.

## 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. QOC810 2025-08-22 (0900) Lowestoft to Red Balloon, Norwich (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 22/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 21/08/2025 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/9503815d-ac25-4584-a318-e6a003cb7cd6 |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,200 |
| 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 | KESSINGLAND KABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9503815d-ac25-4584-a318-e6a003cb7cd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9503815d-ac25-4584-a318-e6a003cb7cd6
  26th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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