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QSC103 09:00 2025-08-07 Bildeston, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - TUPE applies & Respite Transport required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 Aug 2025 at 11:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services under a dynamic purchasing system, entitled "QSC103 09:00 2025-08-07 Bildeston, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - TUPE applies & Respite Transport required." This contract, valued at £107,148.60, falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport), and is specifically related to the industry classification code 60000000. The procurement process reached the award stage on 12th August 2025, with a planned contract period from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The service will be active across multiple locations within the UK and possibly the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. Key dates included a submission deadline on 7th August 2025 and a clarification question deadline on 31st July 2025.

This tender, by Suffolk County Council, creates opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their portfolios by securing governmental contracts, potentially enhancing their industry credibility. The successful bidder, 24x7 Ltd, indicates that similar companies with capabilities in passenger transport, especially those with experience in handling TUPE requirements and respite transport, will find this contract suitable for competition. The project is particularly relevant to medium to large enterprises rather than small and voluntary sector organisations, given the scale and requirements of the services. Businesses positioned to offer comprehensive transport solutions efficiently and reliably are well-suited to participate in similar procurements under this dynamic purchasing system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC103 09:00 2025-08-07 Bildeston, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - TUPE applies & Respite Transport 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. QSC103 09:00 2025-08-07 Bildeston, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - TUPE applies & Respite Transport 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 09:00 2025-08-07. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-31 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2028-07-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b156e55-d859-4e25-89d9-88090f31839c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8939231e-5765-42e8-a5d1-87bae9996c2d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£107,148 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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
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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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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