--- title: "QLT258 2025-10-21 (0900) Framlingham to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64af6cb5-078a-4b99-b92f-9e17ca4c9fa2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64af6cb5-078a-4b99-b92f-9e17ca4c9fa2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64af6cb5-078a-4b99-b92f-9e17ca4c9fa2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64af6cb5-078a-4b99-b92f-9e17ca4c9fa2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT" published: "2025-10-21" --- # QLT258 2025-10-21 (0900) Framlingham to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64af6cb5-078a-4b99-b92f-9e17ca4c9fa2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64af6cb5-078a-4b99-b92f-9e17ca4c9fa2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64af6cb5-078a-4b99-b92f-9e17ca4c9fa2.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "QLT258 2025-10-21 (0900) Framlingham to The Ashley School, Lowestoft," which falls under the industry category of transport services. The procurement process, identified by IT-368-19603-QLT258 - AWARD, involves the provision of a four-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant service. The contract spans from 3rd November 2025 to 31st July 2030, with a total value of £171,114. This award stage was concluded on 21st October 2025. Businesses operating or serving in the United Kingdom, including regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man, were considered relevant geographical locations for this contract. The procurement method was described as a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System, however, the details regarding the procurement method specifics were not stated. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. With the contract already awarded to Goldline Ltd, companies in the sector can observe the competitive landscape and consider positioning themselves for future opportunities within the dynamic purchasing system framework utilised by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. Firms with expertise in providing transport services with additional assistance, like those housing small to medium-sized fleets and experienced in specialised transporter roles, would have found this tender particularly appealing. The long-term contract duration also suggests a stable revenue stream, enhancing business growth prospects for qualified service providers. ## 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. QLT258 2025-10-21 (0900) Framlingham to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle 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 21/10/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 20/10/2025 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/174193b3-f4d1-4217-88b9-e908d1437e2d | | 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 | 21 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £171,114 | | 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 | GOLDLINE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 21 Oct 2025 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174193b3-f4d1-4217-88b9-e908d1437e2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174193b3-f4d1-4217-88b9-e908d1437e2d 21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64af6cb5-078a-4b99-b92f-9e17ca4c9fa2. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64af6cb5-078a-4b99-b92f-9e17ca4c9fa2.json.