Award

2025-08-29 09:00 - QOC704 Haverhill to Papworth Hall School, Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

02 Sep 2025 at 14:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under consideration was led by the Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, with the title "QOC704 Haverhill to Papworth Hall School, Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire - AWARD". This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement pertains to a location within Cambridgeshire and involves a contract period from the 3rd of September 2025 to the 31st of July 2030. The tender process has progressed to the award stage as of the 2nd of September 2025. Key deadlines included the submission closure on the 29th of August 2025 and clarification questions by the 25th of August 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in transport services to expand their market reach, particularly those with capabilities in passenger transport solutions. The awarded contract, valued at £311,524, was secured by Cambridge and Huntingdon Airport Travel Service, indicating that firms with a strong regional service presence might find themselves well-placed to compete in similar procurements. While the current opportunity has been awarded, the existence of a Dynamic Purchasing System indicates ongoing opportunities for qualified providers in the passenger transport sector, offering pathways for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-29 09:00 - QOC704 Haverhill to Papworth Hall School, Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire - 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. Haverhill to Papworth Hall School, Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire. 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 29th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 25th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d4498e5-e7c8-45fc-881b-aa6356f6f719
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/369a7948-2a0c-40af-ac4d-59daef8d47b8
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
£311,524 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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

CAMBRIDGE AND HUNTINGDON AIRPORT TRAVEL SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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