Award

QNT067 09:00 2025-11-06 Lawshall, Suffolk to Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, Newmarket, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Nov 2025 at 15:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for transport services, under the title "QNT067 09:00 2025-11-06 Lawshall, Suffolk to Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, Newmarket, Suffolk - AWARD". This procurement process falls within the services industry category, focusing on passenger transport services, and was facilitated through a mini competition as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System. The process reached its award stage on 14th November 2025, having closed for tender submissions on 6th November 2025. The contract is set to commence on 10th November 2025, with completion slated for 31st July 2029. It is directed at services required within Suffolk and the broader United Kingdom context.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for companies in the transport sector to establish or expand their presence in the Suffolk area, especially those capable of providing consistent and reliable services over the long term. While SMEs and VCSE organisations were not primarily targeted, transport service providers with the capability to meet demands of public passenger operations would find this contract advantageous for business growth. The procurement, valued at £120,156 and awarded to the supplier 'CABS', not only offers financial gain but also a significant chance to enhance operational scale and reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QNT067 09:00 2025-11-06 Lawshall, Suffolk to Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, Newmarket, Suffolk - 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. QNT067 09:00 2025-11-06 Lawshall, Suffolk to Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, Newmarket, Suffolk 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 2025-11-06. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-11-05 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28c14d4a-91d1-495a-b223-da4bf9a98977
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07b1b4f7-11d1-4c21-acf7-178d951f6050
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
£120,156 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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

CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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