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title: "QLT997 2025-09-17 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QLT997 2025-09-17 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f935ea58-415c-449d-80e8-e58132ac8f14

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QLT997 2025-09-17 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle)". The contract falls under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and involves the provision of passenger transport services. The procurement relates to a Dynamic Purchasing System previously noted in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The location for delivery is primarily based in and around Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement was awarded on 17 September 2025, with the contract period scheduled to run from 22 September 2025 to 31 July 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the transport sector. Companies capable of providing passenger transport services, particularly those operating light-duty vehicles suitable for school transport, stand to benefit from engaging in such local authority contracts. Although this contract is specifically awarded to Royal Rides, businesses looking to grow through public sector opportunities should consider similar contracts, especially those that participate in dynamic purchasing systems like this one, to increase their visibility and competitiveness within the region.

## 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. QLT997 2025-09-17 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary 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 17/09/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 16/09/2025 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/5ecc9924-3afa-435b-8e70-b925dce0e439 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,283 |
| 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

- 17 Sep 2025 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ecc9924-3afa-435b-8e70-b925dce0e439

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ecc9924-3afa-435b-8e70-b925dce0e439
  17th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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