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2025-07-17 BE987 Barrow to Risby Primary School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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25 Jul 2025 at 08:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council's Passenger Transport division, which has concluded the award stage for a transport services contract titled "2025-07-17 BE987 Barrow to Risby Primary School - AWARD." The contract focuses on the supply of passenger transport services, classified under the CPV code 60000000, and spans locations such as the United Kingdom and potentially wider territories. Important dates include the tender period ending on 17th July 2025, with the contract scheduled to run from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2026. This dynamic purchasing system competition is designed to identify a suitable supplier capable of executing the services within the specified timeframe.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for transport service providers within and beyond the Suffolk area, specifically those with the expertise to manage reliable passenger transport operations. Although Suffolk County Council has already awarded the contract to Ant Travel Limited, businesses specialising in transport services can still take notes and prepare for future tenders, positioning themselves strategically to fulfill similar roles. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective transport solutions would find themselves well-suited for competitions of this nature, fostering business growth through participation in future procurement processes of this kind.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-07-17 BE987 Barrow to Risby Primary School - 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. 2025-07-17 BE987 Barrow to Risby Primary School 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 THURSDAY 17TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is MONDAY 14TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2de33e68-278b-4b1f-81d1-ef50da69a80d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b867fa80-18d0-487c-afb8-47bc8e499b28
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
£10,830 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 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
Andrew Gee
Contact Email
andrew.gee@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

ANT TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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