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QOC813 2025-08-26 (0900) Corton to East Coast College (Great Yarmouth Campus) (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

This contract involves Suffolk County Council's procurement of passenger transport services, specifically a mini-competition conducted under the Dynamic Purchasing System for transporting passengers in a 4-seated vehicle with an assistant. The contract, worth £58,824, has been awarded under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, aligned with the CPV code 60000000. The service covers the route from Corton to East Coast College's Great Yarmouth Campus. Although the procurement stage is complete, the contract's operational phase begins on 8th September 2025 and is set to end on 31st August 2026. Key locations involved include Suffolk, Norfolk, and the surrounding regions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those with capabilities to provide small group travel with assistance, as demonstrated by the award to ALBIES LTD. Companies with expertise in efficient and reliable transport services, geared towards educational environments, may find similar future opportunities appealing. Although this contract was not specified as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger established businesses in the sector could benefit from similar tenders in the future. Suffolk County Council's reliable procurement practices make such opportunities attractive for consistent business development in transport service provision.

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Notice Title

QOC813 2025-08-26 (0900) Corton to East Coast College (Great Yarmouth Campus) (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - 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. QOC813 2025-08-26 (0900) Corton to East Coast College (Great Yarmouth Campus) (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant). 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 26/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 22/08/2025 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b01fa9b-8dc2-4c0a-acc8-88dbd0be2bcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac215fb4-8dce-41a8-aac1-e299ef0a2f9e
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
£58,824 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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

ALBIES

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