Award

2025-11-14 09:00 - QML063 Hadleigh to On Track, Mildenhall - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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17 Nov 2025 at 10:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the project titled "QML063 Hadleigh to On Track, Mildenhall." The procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, with a CPV code of 60000000, and is based in Ipswich, Suffolk, with services extending to international locations including the Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, Europe, the Isle of Man, and further afield. The procurement was conducted as a mini-competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, originally highlighted in the 2018 OJEU Notice. Key deadlines included a submission deadline on 14th November 2025 at 09:00, prior to the contract period commencing on 18th November 2025 and concluding on 15th April 2026. The procurement has been awarded to 24x7 Ltd with a project value of £12,333.89 GBP. The process culminated on the 17th of November 2025 when the award was published.

This procurement presents robust opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services sector to expand their operations, particularly those capable of delivering passenger transport services across diverse geographical regions. While this tender did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capacity to engage in competitive tenders through a Dynamic Purchasing System might find significant business growth potential. Businesses accustomed to operating within established procurement frameworks should find it well-suited to their capabilities and can leverage this competitive environment to establish or strengthen partnerships with public bodies like Suffolk County Council. This tender serves as a valuable case study for businesses aiming to navigate public procurement channels effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-11-14 09:00 - QML063 Hadleigh to On Track, Mildenhall - 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. Hadleigh to On Track, Mildenhall. 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 14th November 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 12th November 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bbb76a5-ccbc-4c3f-a1b0-b80d511b0bd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2f32c0-4755-47d4-8d49-1b12bbdf8ff3
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
£12,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 15 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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