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QLT997 2025-01-16 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport service titled "QLT997 2025-01-16 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD". This tender falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and is situated in the East of England. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including the submission deadline on 16/01/2025, and the contract period running from 24/01/2025 to 31/07/2025. The award was made on 17/01/2025 to Royal Rides, with the total contract value being £14,274.62 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector to engage with public sector contracts and demonstrate their capabilities in providing reliable transport services for school routes. Although this particular award is not specifically designated for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a focus on small-scale or localised transport solutions, especially those specialising in school transport, could look for similar opportunities in the future. The procurement process was managed via a dynamic purchasing system, emphasising the importance of being registered and competitive in such frameworks to secure future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT997 2025-01-16 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QLT997 2025-01-16 (0900) Ipswich to Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) 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 16/01/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 15/01/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17548ce2-1173-471f-90e0-c1786411f546
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fae682e-d538-4d4c-b172-620442e2f16d
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
£14,274 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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

ROYAL RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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