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title: "QSB418 0900 2025-08-28 Ipswich-Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a female PA required) - AWARD"
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# QSB418 0900 2025-08-28 Ipswich-Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a female PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86e1d1f3-e011-4c0c-b3ec-fec5533ccb27

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is the contracting authority for a transportation services agreement, titled "QSB418 0900 2025-08-28 Ipswich-Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford," which involves the provision of a 4-seated vehicle and a female PA. The tender is categorised under transport services, excluding waste transport, with CPV code 60000000, and is based in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage as of 1st September 2025. The awarded contract to Royal Rides will commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030, valued at £132,050. It originated from a dynamic purchasing system focusing on passenger transport services, aligned with OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those with capabilities to manage specific vehicle and personnel requirements. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may not find it directly suitable because the procurement strategy does not specifically favour these, companies like Royal Rides, experienced in agile and tailored service delivery, are well-placed to thrive. The contract permits engagement across diverse transport sectors, including within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and wider Europe, presenting an expansive growth potential for logistical and transportation 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. QSB418 0900 2025-08-28 Ipswich-Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a female PA required) 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 2025-08-28 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-27 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/803c7bda-2b10-4ffb-be8c-b4b3d27bd667 |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,050 |
| 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

- 1 Sep 2025 at 07:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803c7bda-2b10-4ffb-be8c-b4b3d27bd667

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803c7bda-2b10-4ffb-be8c-b4b3d27bd667
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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