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QOC822 09:00 2025-09-02 East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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02 Sep 2025 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport service, focusing on routes from East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, Colchester, Essex. The tender, identified as "QOC822," falls under the category of transport services excluding waste transport, as per the CPV classification 60000000. This contract was awarded to Nash Auto Ltd as of 2nd September 2025 and covers a period from 3rd September 2025 until 31st July 2026. The procurement involved a mini competition against an existing Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, with a submission deadline at 09:00 on 2nd September 2025.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector to expand their operations by participating in similar procurement opportunities. Companies specialising in passenger transport that can provide reliable services for academic and regional travel would be well-suited to compete. Though this particular opportunity is complete, there may be future tenders within the same framework where innovative, cost-effective transport providers can find growth potential by engaging with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport and other public entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC822 09:00 2025-09-02 East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, Colchester, Essex - 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. QOC822 09:00 2025-09-02 East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, Colchester, Essex 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 2025-09-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-09-01 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d8797af-3fc7-4955-960d-3b52c97cdc5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2566fa-b0b7-436f-b8ee-70514f616eb9
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
£12,973 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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

NASH AUTO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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