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ST339, 0900 2025-07-08, Thrandeston - Stuston - Hoxne - Syleham - Stradbroke High School & Stradbroke Primary School (16 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Jul 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "ST339, 0900 2025-07-08, Thrandeston - Stuston - Hoxne - Syleham - Stradbroke High School & Stradbroke Primary School (16 seats)". This procurement falls under the industry category "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and is located primarily within the United Kingdom. The tender, which was part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, follows an OJEU notice. The crucial deadlines included the submission deadline on 8th July 2025, with the contract lasting from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The procurement method was not specified explicitly in the notice, and the opportunity was not evaluated for SME or VCSE suitability.

This contract, valued at £349,600 and awarded to City To Coast Day Tours Ltd T/A City To Coast Minibus Hire, presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services seeking to expand their market reach. Suitable for companies capable of providing reliable passenger transport services, this tender includes school routes requiring 16-seater transport, which could appeal particularly to transport providers with existing infrastructure and expertise in managing educational routes. This award underscores the potential for growth in structured transport logistics within the public sector, offering stability through a long-term contract.

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Notice Title

ST339, 0900 2025-07-08, Thrandeston - Stuston - Hoxne - Syleham - Stradbroke High School & Stradbroke Primary School (16 seats) - 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. ST339, 0900 2025-07-08, Thrandeston - Stuston - Hoxne - Syleham - Stradbroke High School & Stradbroke Primary School (16 seats) 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 2025-07-08. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-07-03 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-b5fd17-1a127c3d-214d-4962-81c1-b85286873fab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ffa0dc-986f-40f4-9610-dfef796a9732
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
£349,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 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

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

CITY TO COAST DAY TOURS LTD T/A CITY TO COAST MINIBUS HIRE

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