Award

QBH177 2025-08-04 (0900) Combs to Bramfield House School, Bramfield (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Aug 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed an award process for a contract titled "QBH177 2025-08-04 (0900) Combs to Bramfield House School, Bramfield (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD" under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. This procurement intended to supply passenger transport services via a mini competition dynamic purchasing system. The tender process finished with the award granted on 5th August 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on the 31st of July 2030. The procurement is classified as a services contract with Suffolk County as the location, with no specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs noted.

This awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in providing passenger transport solutions. Companies such as Hunterexpress Ltd, which has been awarded this contract, can benefit significantly in terms of steady revenue streams over the contract's duration. The project will bolster Hunterexpress Ltd’s portfolio, enhancing its presence in the public transportation domain while providing a platform for continued business development and expansion in the local transport industry across the United Kingdom and potentially beyond. Organisations with similar capabilities but not involved in this procurement can look for future opportunities within Suffolk County Council's offerings to establish or extend their footprint in public passenger transport services.

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Notice Title

QBH177 2025-08-04 (0900) Combs to Bramfield House School, Bramfield (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QBH177 2025-08-04 (0900) Combs to Bramfield House School, Bramfield (4 seated vehicle) 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 0900 on 04/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 01/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2033.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31c908bb-0377-4cfa-bbfd-d504be35b32a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4ad32d-f8da-4480-ba93-2d18e958bd43
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
£211,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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

HUNTEREXPRESS

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