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2025-07-10 ML422 Red Lodge to Mildenhall College Academy - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Jul 2025 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for the provision of transport services between Red Lodge and Mildenhall College Academy. This procurement falls under industry category 60000000 for Transport services (excluding waste transport) and encompasses various locations such as the United Kingdom and other regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. The award process concluded on 15th July 2025, with key procurement stage events noted, including the deadline for submissions on 10th July 2025. The contract period begins on 3rd September 2025 and is expected to run until 31st August 2030. The procurement was conducted via a mini competition as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System concerning the supply of passenger transport services.

This procurement offers growth opportunities primarily for businesses in the transport and logistics sector. It is an attractive opportunity for firms like SMEs and larger enterprises that fit within the service requirements. Although the tender does not specify a procurement method detailed enough to favour bespoke transportation services, the focus suggests an advantage for those able to provide reliable and expansive transport networks. Companies with a presence or strategic operations in the specified locations will find it beneficial to compete in such opportunities, allowing them to establish or expand their footprint across the county.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-07-10 ML422 Red Lodge to Mildenhall College Academy - 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. 2025-07-10 ML422 Red Lodge to Mildenhall College Academy 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 THURSDAY 10TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is MONDAY 7TH JULY 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 2033

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0daca0dc-f200-4d56-a734-dbcc0621dc36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/355d6a41-b7cc-470b-8bd6-216a93c31a57
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
£440,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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

NEALS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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