Award

2025-07-09 SB406 Wattisham Base, Great Bricett to Ringshall Primary School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:21

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the award stage for the procurement of transport services, specifically related to passenger transport from Wattisham Base, Great Bricett to Ringshall Primary School. This procurement process, conducted via a Dynamic Purchasing System, is classified under the transport services industry category and encompasses operations within various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories. The award was published on 15th July 2025, following the tender completion on 9th July 2025, with the contract set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2030. Suffolk County Council reserves the option to extend the contract until 31st July 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms operating within the transport services sector, particularly those with capabilities in passenger transport and logistics. Given the scale and geographical scope of the contract—covering multiple delivery destinations— it is well-suited for established transport providers, albeit not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs. The process involved Beestons (Hadleigh) Limited as the awarded supplier, indicating that businesses with a robust presence in the Suffolk region and similar capacities stand a strong chance of competing in similar tenders, potentially leading to substantial business growth and development.

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Notice Title

2025-07-09 SB406 Wattisham Base, Great Bricett to Ringshall Primary School - 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. 2025-07-09 SB406 Wattisham Base, Great Bricett to Ringshall Primary School 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 WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is FRIDAY 4TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2032

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0125a5d7-d6c2-4bfc-b989-8beb43bc5421
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e0009d-ec4d-4228-8d30-fe98eecfa77b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£194,180 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Andrew Gee
Contact Email
andrew.gee@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

BEESTONS (HADLEIGH

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