Award

2025-08-06 09:00 - QOC794 Great Thurlow to On Track, Quidenham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

17 Oct 2025 at 11:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "2025-08-06 09:00 - QOC794 Great Thurlow to On Track, Quidenham, Norfolk - AWARD" within the transport services industry category under the CPV code 60000000. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage. This procurement involves providing passenger transport services from Great Thurlow to On Track, Quidenham, Norfolk, UK. The contract value is £96,871.50, with a contract period running from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2028. The award was active and published on 17th October 2025, with the supplier being 24x7 Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in transport services to expand their portfolio by partnering with public sector entities. Particularly, businesses with established capabilities in managing passenger transport could find this contract beneficial for growth, especially given its three-year span. Although the procurement method was not specified, the scope suggests that businesses with a focus on regional transport services, specifically in Norfolk and surrounding areas, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar opportunities in the future. This contract’s substantial timeline allows for strategic planning and operational scaling to maximise business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-06 09:00 - QOC794 Great Thurlow to On Track, Quidenham, 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. Great Thurlow to On Track, Quidenham, 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 Wednesday 6th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 30th July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-143ed51a-03ab-4b2a-a470-b366c75b671d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9473a5a1-cc24-47f3-8360-be0ce5f2f07f
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
£96,871 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 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
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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