Award

2025-08-04 09:00 - QOC788 Sudbury to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed a public procurement process for providing passenger transport services from Sudbury to Doucecroft School in Colchester, Essex. This project, identified by the title "QOC788 Sudbury to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD," was conducted under a dynamic purchasing system with a competitive tendering method. The procurement focussed on the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, and was part of a mini competition based on an OJEU Notice. The contract was awarded on 7th August 2025, with the service commencement slated from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The tender process was concluded on 4th August 2025, with additional deadlines for clarification questions on 28th July 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of efficiently, safely, and reliably providing passenger transport over the defined term. Such contracts can significantly bolster growth by ensuring steady revenue through long-term service provision. While the ability to engage in dynamic purchasing systems is vital for participation, companies with a consistent track record in the field will find the competition well-suited to augment their service portfolio and secure a foothold in government tenders.

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Notice Title

2025-08-04 09:00 - QOC788 Sudbury to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - 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. Sudbury to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex. 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 4th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 28th July 2025 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-149d8d20-1f56-4e42-b1b3-a2bac85b4d9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd24ba40-9dc2-4b3d-a001-edbd3ae24817
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£278,768 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

CALL A CAB IPSWICH

NICE TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

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