Award

2025-11-28 09:00 - QEE014 Mildenhall to S.P.A.C.E, Yaxley & Limitless, Cavenham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, seeking services related to passenger transport. The tender titled "QEE014 Mildenhall to S.P.A.C.E, Yaxley & Limitless, Cavenham - AWARD" falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport), classified with CPV code 60000000. It is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, with the buyer based at Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX. The process is in the 'Award' stage, wherein a mini competition was conducted using a Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender period ended on 28th November 2025, with clarification questions due by 27th November 2025, and the contract period is set from 2nd December 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method details remain unspecified.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of providing robust passenger transport solutions. Suitable businesses include those experienced with dynamic purchasing systems and familiar with catering to diverse geographical delivery requirements, including British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. Although not particularly oriented towards SME or VCSE organisations, private transport hire companies, like the awarded supplier, a-z private hire services ltd, are well-positioned to compete successfully. Engaging with Suffolk County Council in this procurement venture could enhance business visibility and market reach in both local and broader European transport sectors.

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Notice Title

2025-11-28 09:00 - QEE014 Mildenhall to S.P.A.C.E, Yaxley & Limitless, Cavenham - 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. Mildenhall to S.P.A.C.E, Yaxley & Limitless, Cavenham. 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 Friday 28th November 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 27th November 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3805cc45-1336-4330-a8e4-5c240b1a492f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1db7ac-c9c1-4b80-97b3-f9ebefcfd469
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
£31,061 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 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

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

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

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