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QFX028 0900 2025-08-20 Ipswich to Langer Academy, Langer Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2HL (4seater vehicle with passenger assistant) required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 Aug 2025 at 08:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport conducted a procurement process titled "QFX028 0900 2025-08-20 Ipswich to Langer Academy, Langer Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2HL" within the transport services industry category. This procurement took place in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, focusing on passenger transport services. The process reached the award stage, with Hunterexpress Ltd being chosen as the supplier. Key dates included an award on 22nd August 2025, following submissions due by 20th August 2025. The contract is scheduled to run from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The project was part of a mini-competition under an established Dynamic Purchasing System with the main procurement category being services.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for growth in the transport services sector, specifically for companies capable of providing specialised transport solutions with passenger assistance. Firms similar to Hunterexpress Ltd, which offer niche transportation services, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities. Businesses that can operate effectively within predefined timelines and meet the quality and compliance requirements of Suffolk County Council can leverage this contract to establish a strong presence in the regional transport service market. The procurement method details were not specified, creating potential for diverse service providers to explore future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QFX028 0900 2025-08-20 Ipswich to Langer Academy, Langer Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2HL (4seater 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. QFX028 0900 2025-08-20 Ipswich to Langer Academy, Langer Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2HL (4seater 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 2025-08-20 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-08-13 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16f7bcd2-3d02-4a38-9455-04da16bbee96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1066e0d-0461-4d6e-9fbd-b9d2026f1801
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
£29,412 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
Tony Flack
Contact Email
tony.flack@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260678

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

HUNTEREXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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