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QFX018 0900 2025-07-21 Rendlesham to Felix Primary, Maidstone Road, Felixstowe, IP11 9ED (6 seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) required. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services titled "QFX018 0900 2025-07-21 Rendlesham to Felix Primary, Maidstone Road, Felixstowe, IP11 9ED". This process, aligned under the category of transport services (excluding waste transport) with a CPV classification code of 60000000, involves the use of a 6-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant. The procurement followed a selective method and was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The deadline for submissions was 21st July 2025, and the service is scheduled to commence on 3rd September 2025, running until 31st July 2031. The contract was awarded on 21st July 2025 and holds a total value of £180,348 GBP.

This contract creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for transport service providers capable of fulfilling passenger service needs with specific vehicle requirements. Suitable businesses to compete would typically have the capability to provide reliable and specialised transport solutions, possibly involving small fleets or custom-configured vehicles. Such businesses can benefit from participating in dynamic purchasing systems, which allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the service criteria set out by public organisations like Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Title

QFX018 0900 2025-07-21 Rendlesham to Felix Primary, Maidstone Road, Felixstowe, IP11 9ED (6 seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) 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. QFX018 0900 2025-07-21 Rendlesham to Felix Primary, Maidstone Road, Felixstowe, IP11 9ED (6-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) 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 0900 2025-07-21. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-07-14. which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20e4e6f0-1059-4853-98cf-5fab4cf9d717
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67953fac-fcc7-4bc3-8d7c-f13d8eb0226f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£180,348 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 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
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

CALL A CAB IPSWICH

NICE TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

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