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2025-06-27 ML411 Sedge Fen to Mildenhall College Academy - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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09 Jul 2025 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a tender regarding the supply of passenger transport services, specifically for the route from Sedge Fen to Mildenhall College Academy. The award was issued on 27th June 2025, with Suffolk County Council acting as the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the transport services industry category, and is applicable to various locations including the United Kingdom. Key deadlines included the submission deadline on 27th June 2025 at 09:00 and the clarification questions deadline on 24th June 2025 at 09:00. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and will end on 31st August 2030, with the possibility of extension up to 31st July 2031. The procurement method is part of a dynamic purchasing system and thus unspecified in detail.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, as it involves a substantial contract valued at £319,200. While Suffolk County Council has awarded the contract to Coach Services Ltd, businesses that can address logistics and have experience in passenger services might find future procurement opportunities with the council promising. Given the absence of specific SME or VCSE suitability criteria, larger transportation firms are best positioned to compete in similar tenders. This contract opens avenues for expansion through direct involvement in regional transport services managed by public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-06-27 ML411 Sedge Fen to Mildenhall College Academy - 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. 2025-06-27 ML411 Sedge Fen to Mildenhall College Academy 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 FRIDAY 27TH JUNE 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 24TH JUNE 2025 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2031

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc4a5d39-96cb-4f00-99d1-f0c83246ddb2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£319,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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

COACH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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