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QOC789 09:00 2025-08-04 Mildenhall, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process through a mini competition under the dynamic purchasing system titled "The supply of Passenger Transport Services" (OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685). This contract involves transport services from Mildenhall, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire, with the procurement method specified as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The initial contract period runs from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2028, with a potential extension to 31st July 2030. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 60000000 - Transport services (excluding Waste transport), was completed, and the award was made active on 4th August 2025. The procurement process was selective, offering opportunities primarily within the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a strategic opportunity for businesses operating within the transport services industry to engage in providing dedicated passenger transport services for a local council. It is particularly well-suited for medium-sized enterprises with experience in handling similar contracts, although small and micro enterprises are not excluded. With an award value noted at £118,702.50 GBP, this contract allows suppliers to build a strong relationship with Suffolk County Council and offers a stable, long-term engagement with the potential for contract extension, aligning with business development goals for companies in the transport sector. The successful supplier, Cambridge and Huntingdon Airport Travel Service, exemplifies the type of enterprise capable of delivering on such requirements, reinforcing their presence in the local government transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC789 09:00 2025-08-04 Mildenhall, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

Notice Description

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. QOC789 09:00 2025-08-04 Mildenhall, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire 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 09:00 2025-08-04. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2030-07-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-004f1e1d-b461-4bc3-873e-b4d3f7070c26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc89a519-c511-4357-877d-d7de7a9c1e83
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,702 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Suffolk County Council
Additional Buyers

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Skyline247 Limited

Cambridge and Huntingdon Airport Travel Service

Further Information

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