Award

QLS054 2025-08-20 (0900) Woodbridge to Lapwing Education, Westleton (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 Aug 2025 at 10:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, the buying organisation, has completed the award phase for the procurement titled "QLS054 2025-08-20 (0900) Woodbridge to Lapwing Education, Westleton (4 seated vehicle)." This falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, and targets several locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The tender reached completion with key dates including a submission deadline on 20th August 2025, and clarification questions due by 19th August 2025.

This tender award presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those with capabilities in passenger transport. Given the nature of the service, it is well-suited for companies that can provide reliable and efficient transport solutions. The awarded contract to 24x7 Ltd, valued at £27,011.16, will commence on 3rd September 2025 and last until 31st August 2026, with a potential extension until 31st July 2027. Businesses in the transport sector looking to expand their services to include the Suffolk region could benefit from monitoring similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLS054 2025-08-20 (0900) Woodbridge to Lapwing Education, Westleton (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QLS054 2025-08-20 (0900) Woodbridge to Lapwing Education, Westleton (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 20/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 19/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08d262ca-103c-4c47-b0b5-a1c2a48961ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e3014b-d5ec-4067-94fb-cf26198f8fc0
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
£27,011 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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