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QBH181 - 2025-08-12 (0900) Boyton to Castle East School, Bungay (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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13 Aug 2025 at 14:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Suffolk County Council's Passenger Transport services has reached the award stage. This tender, titled "QBH181 - 2025-08-12 (0900) Boyton to Castle East School, Bungay", involves providing transport services, and an 8-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant is required. It falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), classified with the CPV code 60000000, and covers various locations including the United Kingdom and parts of Europe. The contract, valued at £208,050, has been awarded to "a-z private hire services ltd", with service delivery starting on 3rd September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2030. The process had key submission and clarification deadlines on 11th and 12th August 2025, with the procurement described as "not specified" in method and open for mini competitions against a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in passenger transport to engage in a long-term and stable contract with a reputable public body like Suffolk County Council. Companies equipped with the required vehicles and experienced in providing transport services with passenger assistance would have been well-positioned to compete in this procurement. The extensive contract duration allows businesses to plan strategically for scale and service improvement, fostering growth within the transport sector. Businesses looking to explore services in both national and international locations under the administration of a public council can find potential growth avenues through similar tenders by aligning capabilities and service offerings with public sector requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBH181 - 2025-08-12 (0900) Boyton to Castle East School, Bungay (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - 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. QBH181 - 2025-08-12 (0900) Boyton to Castle East School, Bungay (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) 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 0900 on 12/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 11/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1478f6fc-da35-4ee0-8841-67acb0c88a8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12901c42-febc-4e28-9123-d697c37a2e32
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
£208,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 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

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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