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QIP052 2025-04-28 0900 Monks Eleigh to Stone Lodge Academy, Orwell Gardens, Ipswich IP2 9HJ (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) required. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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28 Apr 2025 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed an award for a transport services contract, specifically for a 4-seater vehicle with a Passenger Assistant required for the route from Monks Eleigh to Stone Lodge Academy, Orwell Gardens, Ipswich. This procurement process, initiated on a tender basis, falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with the CPV code 60000000. The process was completed through a mini competition on the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System, with the award status finalised on 28th April 2025. The contract, valued at £15,148.70, commences on 30th April 2025 and runs until the end of December 2025. The procurement process was aligned with the strategic needs of the Suffolk region and managed by the Council's Passenger Transport team based in Ipswich.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. The award process demonstrates the potential for competitive firms to secure contracts associated with public transport services, encouraging companies with suitable fleet capabilities and passenger management expertise to partake in such tenders. Firms that are established in providing bespoke transport solutions or those with ambitions to expand within the Suffolk region's public service market could benefit from future similar procurement opportunities issued by the Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. Although this specific tender was not tailored to SMEs or VCSE organisations, similar contracts can still offer pathways for growth and diversification for businesses willing to engage with local government procurement systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP052 2025-04-28 0900 Monks Eleigh to Stone Lodge Academy, Orwell Gardens, Ipswich IP2 9HJ (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) required. - 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. QIP052 2025-04-28 0900 Monks Eleigh to Stone Lodge Academy, Orwell Gardens, Ipswich IP2 9HJ (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) required. 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 2025-04-28 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-04-21 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-071e24af-6f17-4b9c-a7a3-00155bdc14a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ccacea0-660c-4140-b1f0-c61bb1fd93b5
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
£15,148 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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 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
1
Supplier Name

SHAHIDUL ISLAM T/A FINEST CARS OPERATOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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