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title: "QLT323 2025-08-22 (0900) Bungay to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QLT323 2025-08-22 (0900) Bungay to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfbb99c8-a1e3-47b5-8303-5b4bfaad07d7

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process related to transport services. The tender involves an 8-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant for a route from Bungay to The Ashley School in Lowestoft. This contract falls under the industry category of transport services, with CPV classification 60000000. The contract is set to begin on 3rd September 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport issued the award to Rainbows Transport, with a contract value of £249,348.40. The procurement method was not specified, but the procurement process was conducted as a mini-competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised transport services with added support, such as passenger assistants. While the award is already made, similar opportunities can be a lucrative avenue for companies looking to expand within the public transport market. Businesses with expertise in managing transport schedules and ensuring passenger safety are well-positioned for future tenders of this nature, potentially facilitating robust business growth within the public sector transport domain.

## 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. QLT323 2025-08-22 (0900) Bungay to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (8 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 22/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 21/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2032.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6293af3b-5cc4-468a-b125-3057c867d37f |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 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 | £249,348 |
| 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 | RAINBOWS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6293af3b-5cc4-468a-b125-3057c867d37f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6293af3b-5cc4-468a-b125-3057c867d37f
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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