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title: "QIP116 0900 2025-08-11 LOWESTOFT TO THOMAS WOLSEY ORMISTON ACADEMY, DEFOE ROAD, IP1 6SG (8-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and Passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QIP116 0900 2025-08-11 LOWESTOFT TO THOMAS WOLSEY ORMISTON ACADEMY, DEFOE ROAD, IP1 6SG (8-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and Passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3407051-e5b6-44bf-93c8-a2fb3b691643

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a route from Lowestoft to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy in Ipswich. The tender, identified as QIP116, involved the requirement for an 8-seater vehicle equipped with an electric tail lift and a passenger assistant. The procurement was conducted through a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of transport services. This contract has been awarded to Phoenix Travel Contracts Ltd, with the service period set to commence on 5th September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2027. The total contract value stands at £94,620 GBP, and the award was published on 14th November 2025.

This awarded tender presents significant opportunities for transport service providers specialising in passenger transport and vehicle modifications. Companies offering specialised vehicles and logistical support would have been well-suited to compete for this contract, highlighting the importance of a dedicated fleet and staff capable of meeting specific transport needs. Such tenders can provide a stable revenue stream over multiple years, fostering growth opportunities within the transport industry for businesses capable of delivering tailored services within specified timelines and retaining high customer satisfaction standards from contracting authorities like Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

## 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. QIP116 0900 2025-08-11 LOWESTOFT TO THOMAS WOLSEY ORMISTON ACADEMY, DEFOE ROAD, IP1 6SG (8-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and 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 2025-08-11 0900 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-08-04 0900 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/f51578bf-62ba-47af-a4c7-713edd6be024 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,620 |
| 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 | PHOENIX TRAVEL CONTRACTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51578bf-62ba-47af-a4c7-713edd6be024

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51578bf-62ba-47af-a4c7-713edd6be024
  14th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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