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title: "QLS053 2025-08-20 (0900) Lowestoft to Lapwing Education, Westleton (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QLS053 2025-08-20 (0900) Lowestoft to Lapwing Education, Westleton (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76521865-b2f3-42b8-9e85-6478b1cff12d

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport as the buying organization. The tender, titled "QLS053 2025-08-20 (0900) Lowestoft to Lapwing Education, Westleton", relates to the transportation industry under the category "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)". This tender was at the award stage as of 20 August 2025. The service location spans across regions including the United Kingdom and potentially British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement process aimed to award the provision of Passenger Transport Services via a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract period is set to begin on 3 September 2025 and end on 31 August 2026, with the potential for extension until 31 July 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily to businesses involved in transport services. While the contract specifies the requirement for a 4-seated vehicle transport between Lowestoft and Lapwing Education, businesses that can offer specialized passenger transport services may find this particularly lucrative. However, this tender is not marked as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, indicating that larger, more established transport service providers would be better equipped to meet the requirements. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, oversees the procurement, indicating a preference for organizations that can effectively coordinate with local governmental structures. The awarded supplier for this contract is SPRY Management, highlighting their capability in providing such services.

## 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. QLS053 2025-08-20 (0900) Lowestoft to Lapwing Education, Westleton (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 20/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 19/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5573e6c0-ed4d-4fbc-8df0-56e7949d4828 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,152 |
| 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 | SPRY MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5573e6c0-ed4d-4fbc-8df0-56e7949d4828

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5573e6c0-ed4d-4fbc-8df0-56e7949d4828
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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