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QHL102 09:00 2025-09-05 Ipswich, Suffolk to Churchill Special School, Haverhill, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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08 Sep 2025 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the award stage for a public procurement process focusing on passenger transport services. The contract, titled "QHL102 09:00 2025-09-05 Ipswich, Suffolk to Churchill Special School, Haverhill, Suffolk," fell under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport. The procurement was aimed at providing transport from Ipswich to Haverhill, specifically serving the Churchill Special School. The deadline for tender submissions was on 5th September 2025, and the contract is set to run from 15th September 2025 through to 31st July 2029, with the potential for extension until July 2031. Hunterexpress Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £199,638.70, indicating the completion of this procurement cycle.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for growth within the transport services sector, particularly for businesses focusing on passenger transportation logistics. Companies that specialize in providing high-quality and reliable transport services would be well-suited for such tenders, with the potential for scaling operations through long-term contracts offered by local councils. Organisations with the infrastructure to accommodate the specified routes and the capability to adhere to tight schedules would find this contracting process advantageous. The opportunity for extending the contract further enhances the allure for stable revenue growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHL102 09:00 2025-09-05 Ipswich, Suffolk to Churchill Special School, Haverhill, Suffolk - 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. QHL102 09:00 2025-09-05 Ipswich, Suffolk to Churchill Special School, Haverhill, Suffolk 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 2025-09-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-09-03 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2031-07-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38bb1524-8575-4ee4-afe7-1163217de92c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39451a6-1bdd-4e17-b18f-5e091ccde19a
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
£199,638 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 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
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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

HUNTEREXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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