Award

2025-06-27 TN124 Wattisfield. to Walsham Le Willows Primary School. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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09 Jul 2025 at 10:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed a procurement process for passenger transport services specifically related to the provision of transport from Wattisfield to Walsham Le Willows Primary School. The contracting authority embarked on a tender initiation to select suitable suppliers via a mini competition through a Dynamic Purchasing System. With the procurement phase reaching the award stage, Stowmarket Minibus & Coach Hire Ltd has been selected as the supplier. The award was published on 9th July 2025, following the deadline for submissions on 27th June 2025. The contract, valued at £214,320, will commence on 3rd September 2025 and is set to continue until the end of August 2029, with a potential extension until July 2031. The process falls under the Transport Services category, encompassing locations in the United Kingdom and related territories.

This opportunity provides substantial prospects for enterprises operating within the passenger transport industry, particularly those not categorised as SMEs or VCSEs, given the long-term commitment involved. Businesses with expertise in managing coach and minibus operations and experience with Dynamic Purchasing Systems would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar tenders potentially in the future. Suffolk County Council's dynamic procurement method exemplifies its commitment to engaging reliable and efficient transport services, thus offering businesses the chance to expand their service portfolio and secure enduring governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-06-27 TN124 Wattisfield. to Walsham Le Willows 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. 2025-06-27 TN124 Wattisfield to Walsham Le Willows 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 FRIDAY 27TH JUNE 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 24TH 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b4320a1-c60c-4206-8d92-5ffb08fbf244
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9d8811a-1b93-4a7d-bd6e-3bdf62f72cf2
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
£214,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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

STOWMARKET MINIBUS & COACH HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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