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QSC102 09:00 2025-08-06 Long Melford, Acton & Little Waldingfield, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury Suffolk - Wheelchair accessible vehicle for 2 x Manual wheelchairs & PA required & Respite Transport required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 Aug 2025 at 07:16

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services. The contract entails the use of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for transporting individuals between Long Melford, Acton & Little Waldingfield to Hillside Special School in Sudbury, Suffolk. The procurement process fell under the transport services industry category, identified by the CPV code 60000000. This process reached the award stage on 7th August 2025, subsequent to a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, valued at £357,200, is set to initiate on 3rd September 2025 and extend through to 31st July 2030, with the potential for extension until 31st July 2033. The procurement method details were not specified in the documentation.

The tender presents a significant business opportunity for transport service providers, especially those with the capacity to supply specialised vehicles for passengers requiring wheelchair access. Companies like Felix Taxis & Co, which is the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential for substantial business growth by participating in such public contracts. This tender aligns well with businesses that possess suitable resources and expertise in customer-centric transport solutions, particularly within local and regional settings. It offers not only financial reward but potential long-term collaboration with Suffolk County Council, which may lead to further opportunities within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

QSC102 09:00 2025-08-06 Long Melford, Acton & Little Waldingfield, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury Suffolk - Wheelchair accessible vehicle for 2 x Manual wheelchairs & PA required & Respite Transport required - 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. QSC102 09:00 2025-08-06 Long Melford, Acton & Little Waldingfield, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury Suffolk - Wheelchair accessible vehicle for 2 x Manual wheelchairs & PA required & Respite Transport required 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 2025-08-06. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-31 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2033-07-31.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36a67a40-72d5-4d33-b125-c0728f2f020d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509a9f4f-ec8e-4192-a879-356b39e6c2bc
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
£357,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FELIX TAXIS

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