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title: "QLT338 2026-03-11 (0900) Lowestoft - Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QLT338 2026-03-11 (0900) Lowestoft - Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d776a821-f1d5-4a51-83b5-edd220bf3166

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services under a dynamic purchasing system. The contract titled "QLT338 2026-03-11 (0900) Lowestoft - Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant)" involves transport services in the Lowestoft area. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to SPRY Management. The tender deadline was 0900 on 11th March 2026, and the contract period is set from 16th March 2026 to 31st August 2031. Businesses interested in passenger transport services can benefit from the reserved right to extend the contract up to 31st July 2033.

This contract presents a competitive opportunity primarily for businesses in the passenger transport industry that can provide well-equipped vehicles and staff, including a passenger assistant, for school transport purposes. While the opportunity may not be specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with specialized capabilities in transport services could leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio and increase their footprint in Suffolk and potentially beyond, given the wide delivery address scope including places like the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

## 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. QLT338 2026-03-11 (0900) Lowestoft - Horizon Primary School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with 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 11/03/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 10/03/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f3c654-4777-4840-90fd-57cd05332b84 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,931 |
| 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

- 11 Mar 2026 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f3c654-4777-4840-90fd-57cd05332b84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f3c654-4777-4840-90fd-57cd05332b84
  11th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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