Award

2025-07-01 TN154 Beyton, Thurston to Thurston Community College and Thurston Community Primary School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:06

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:00

Award

17 Jul 2025 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has awarded a transport services contract titled "2025-07-01 TN154 Beyton, Thurston to Thurston Community College and Thurston Community Primary School." The procurement process falls within the transport industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, with service provision expected across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a dynamic purchasing system call-off. The award was published on 17th July 2025, with the contract set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2030. The contract value is set at £133,380, with potential extensions up to 31st July 2031.

This contract offers growth opportunities for companies involved in passenger transport services, particularly those looking to provide services in extensive geographical locations covered by the contract. Businesses with ample resources and capabilities to manage long-term transport services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of Quick Cab Services Ltd as the supplier demonstrates the scale of operations required, favouring medium and large enterprises over SMEs and VCSEs. The dynamic nature of the purchasing system speaks to the adaptability needed from participating firms in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

2025-07-01 TN154 Beyton, Thurston to Thurston Community College and Thurston Community 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. 2025-07-01 TN154 Beyton, Thurston to Thurston Community College and Thurston Community 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 TUESDAY 1ST JULY 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is THURSDAY 26TH JUNE 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 2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-038969b9-9e45-476f-876e-1b5d0fe9b053
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5df1cf4-ac1f-4f3f-be17-b3092b94fd3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£133,380 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 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
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
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
2
Supplier Names

QUICK CAB SERVICES

TRAVEL CARS

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