Award

2025-08-13 09:00 - QBE274 Elmswell to Riverwalk School (Sexton's Manor site), Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

18 Aug 2025 at 21:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "QBE274 Elmswell to Riverwalk School (Sexton's Manor site), Bury St Edmunds - AWARD" is managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This contract falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, as indicated by the CPV code 60000000. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 18th August 2025. The formal contract period is set to commence on 10th September 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2027. The procurement aimed to enlist services via a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, although specific procurement methods were not detailed.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. With Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport acting as the contracting authority, the contract ensures a steady flow of work over nearly two years, valued at £56,240. The procurement does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting suitability for well-established transport companies capable of handling the logistical requirements of school transport services. The awarded supplier for this contract is A K Cars, indicating that businesses equipped with comprehensive transport capabilities are well-suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-13 09:00 - QBE274 Elmswell to Riverwalk School (Sexton's Manor site), Bury St Edmunds - 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. Elmswell to Riverwalk School (Sexton's Manor site), Bury St Edmunds. 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 Wednesday 13th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 8th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c0d4bf8-b3cf-46d7-b732-9c0aa2d72de1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d03811-7fb0-4c5a-b9c2-7a0676fc3acd
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
£56,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
9 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
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

A K CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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