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QBE006 09:00 2025-08-13 Fakenham Magna, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - Female Driver required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Aug 2025 at 10:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "QBE006" for transport services. This procurement process involved a mini competition for the supply of passenger transport services, specifically requiring a female driver for journeys from Fakenham Magna to West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Categorised under transport services, this contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to end on 31st July 2027. The procurement, noted under the award stage, was valued at £41,800 and utilised a dynamic purchasing system. Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, played the buying organisation role with contact Lindsey Griffiths available for correspondence at Suffolk Council Passenger Transport.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in passenger transport services, particularly those providing specialised transport solutions. Companies with experience suited to dynamic purchasing systems would find a competitive edge in securing such contracts. With Suffolk County Council’s focus on tailored transport services, organisations with capabilities in operating within the UK and nearby regions are well-suited to pursue future tenders like this, thus facilitating business growth within the transport sector. The supplier awarded, BSE TRAVEL LTD, exemplifies a successful bidder capable of meeting the council's specific transport requirements, highlighting the potential for growth in this regional public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE006 09:00 2025-08-13 Fakenham Magna, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - Female Driver 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. QBE006 09:00 2025-08-13 Fakenham Magna, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - Female Driver 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 09:00 2025-08-13. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09e19faf-8a15-480e-81d7-8ce4b398ee7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefef416-1efa-4a36-a6d2-29336f41469f
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
£41,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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 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

BSE TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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