Award

2025-07-22 HL959 Stradishall to Thurlow Primary School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

25 Jul 2025 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, a division of Suffolk County Council, has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services. The project titled "2025-07-22 HL959 Stradishall to Thurlow Primary School" is classified under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport. The procurement sought to establish a mini competition through a Dynamic Purchasing System as per the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. Although the procurement method details were not specified, the tender period closed on 22nd July 2025, with the contract starting on 3rd September 2025, and ending on 31st July 2029. This procurement is set within the UK, notably in Suffolk, and had a specific focus on transport services.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses within the passenger transport sector and those capable of operating within the UK, including regions such as the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The awarded contract, valued at £37,665.60, was secured by Dash Travel UK Ltd. Businesses specialising in transport services will find this market opportunity beneficial, particularly those with established networks in educational transport logistics. Despite the tender not explicitly favouring SMEs or VCSEs, its longevity provides a stable engagement period, allowing established transport companies to leverage their resources over four years of service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-07-22 HL959 Stradishall to Thurlow 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. 2025-07-22 HL959 Stradishall to Thurlow 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 TUESDAY 22ND JULY 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is THURSDAY 17TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-320daf01-0c3e-4e15-9e13-8ee545ef456c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e1bbee-c92c-47a4-b5bf-0aa100b51e5f
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
£37,665 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
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

DASH TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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