Award

2025-10-09 09:00 - QIP397 Botesdale to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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09 Oct 2025 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a public procurement process titled "QIP397 Botesdale to Prepped Academy, Claydon". This initiative falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement process was run as a mini competition via a Dynamic Purchasing System referenced by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The tender process concluded with the contract being awarded on 9th October 2025, and the contract period is set from 13th October 2025 to 31st July 2026. Suffolk County Council, located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, served as the buying organisation in this procurement.

This contract presents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the passenger transport sector to enhance their service offerings and establish a foothold in the public transportation market. Although the contract was awarded to Royal Rides, it showcases the potential for companies interested in government transport contracts to engage via structured competitive processes. With a contract value of £8,998.40, businesses that provide passenger transport services, and have the capabilities to meet public service requirements, may find valuable growth opportunities through similar future tenders facilitated by local councils like Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-10-09 09:00 - QIP397 Botesdale to Prepped Academy, Claydon - 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. Botesdale to Prepped Academy, Claydon. 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 Thursday 9th October 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 8th October 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c5d39e8-089f-4b8f-9493-f0594e26174a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91266353-a62c-44d4-b1d9-40456791b48e
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
£8,998 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

ROYAL RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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