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2025-09-08 09:00 - QOC761 Elmswell to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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09 Sep 2025 at 10:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for the provision of transport services, specifically the route from Elmswell to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk, under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. This award notice, dated 9th September 2025, signifies the completion of the tender stage, with the contract scheduled to start on 10th September 2025 and end on 31st July 2028. The procurement method applied was unspecified, and the procurement primarily falls within the transport services industry category, with coverage extending to the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in transport services. With a total contract value of £65,550, the awarded contract to BSE TRAVEL LTD underscores the potential for growth and increased market presence in the competitive transport sector. Companies with the capacity to offer reliable passenger transport solutions, particularly those capable of expanding over geographical territories, would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The continued demand for tailored transport services by public councils invites businesses to align their offerings with public sector requirements to capture more contracts of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-09-08 09:00 - QOC761 Elmswell to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - 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. Elmswell to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 Monday 8th September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 5th September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1338f67e-7cba-455e-b5f5-5ee5342ee195
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891f1627-2775-41f1-96b3-85b8d9799810
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£65,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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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