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title: "QLT995 2025-01-20 (0900) Kesgrave, Ipswich - The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QLT995 2025-01-20 (0900) Kesgrave, Ipswich - The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bba95777-8b24-4329-a0a5-b2c91dae6f52

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for passenger transport services under the title "QLT995 2025-01-20 (0900) Kesgrave, Ipswich - The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD." This project falls under the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport) and serves the East of England region, specifically Ipswich and Lowestoft. The tender stage was completed with key deadlines including the final submission date of 20 January 2025 and clarification questions due by 17 January 2025. The contract, valued at £52,993.58, will commence on 23 January 2025 and run until 31 July 2027.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Companies equipped with suitable vehicles and operations in the Suffolk area are well-positioned to compete. Although this award was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust logistical and service capabilities like Royal Rides, the awarded supplier, can leverage such contracts to enhance their service portfolio and strengthen their market presence. Engaging in government contracts of this nature provides stability and potential for future public sector collaborations.

## 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. QLT995 2025-01-20 (0900) Kesgrave, Ipswich - The Ashley School, Lowestoft (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 20/01/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 17/01/2025 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/2edd3553-cd45-4bd6-9b2c-249587c3841e |
| 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 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,993 |
| 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

- 21 Jan 2025 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edd3553-cd45-4bd6-9b2c-249587c3841e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edd3553-cd45-4bd6-9b2c-249587c3841e
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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