Award

2025-03-14 09:00 - QBE243 Ipswich to Pushforward, Langham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

14 Mar 2025 at 16:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services from Ipswich to Pushforward in Langham, classified under CPV code 60000000 (Transport services excluding waste transport). The procurement stage was the award, with the contract awarded on 14th March 2025. Clarification questions had a deadline of 13th March 2025, and submissions were due by 09:00 on 14th March 2025. The contract runs from 17th March 2025 to 31st July 2025 and covers various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender not only provides business opportunities for transport service providers but also highlights the region's need for reliable passenger transport solutions. Companies with expertise in regional and international transport services, especially those near Ipswich, Suffolk, or with logistical strengths in diverse global locations, are best suited for such contracts. Though specific procurement methods and suitability for SMEs and VCSEs were not detailed, larger transport firms like Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are typically well-positioned to compete for these opportunities, given their capacity and experience in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-03-14 09:00 - QBE243 Ipswich to Pushforward, Langham - 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. Ipswich to Pushforward, Langham. 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 Friday 14th March 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 13th March 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1af18957-78e7-4927-b3a7-177e40f61f70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de9299e6-1e72-4548-9a5b-881891b50130
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
£1,687 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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

HAWK EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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