Award

QFX008 0900 2025-10-24 Witnesham to Felix Primary School, Maidstone Rd, Felixstowe IP11 9ED (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

27 Oct 2025 at 09:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded an award for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically for a 4-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant. This service will facilitate transport from Witnesham to Felix Primary School in Felixstowe. The procurement falls under the category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and is part of a dynamic purchasing system referenced by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement method was not specified, but the award stage was completed on 24th October 2025. The contract, valued at £68,719.20, will run from 4th November 2025 to 31st July 2028. Relevant contact details for the buying organisation, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, are provided for further information.

This tender presents a solid opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised transport services with additional personnel, such as passenger assistants. The awarded contract underscores the potential for long-term service engagement, given its duration. While the suitability is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities in efficient transport logistics and passenger service enhancements would be best-suited to compete in such tenders. The involvement of established firms like Fotik Miah t/a A2Z Transport illustrates the types of enterprises that can effectively utilise such opportunities to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QFX008 0900 2025-10-24 Witnesham to Felix Primary School, Maidstone Rd, Felixstowe IP11 9ED (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) 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. QFX008 0900 2025-10-24 Witnesham to Felix Primary School, Maidstone Rd, Felixstowe IP11 9ED (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) 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 2025-10-24 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-10-17 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13cf9020-7c89-4961-a901-1b88273ed3c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f00bc62-8a8d-447c-88a9-5546989a999c
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
£68,719 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 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

FOTIK MIAH T/A A2Z TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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