Award

2025-08-14 09:00 - QBE276 Newmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

18 Aug 2025 at 20:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed the procurement process for a tender titled "QBE276 Newmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds." This award stage was part of a dynamic purchasing system aimed at supplying passenger transport services, classified under the industry category of Transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement process was conducted in the form of a mini competition, with the award being made active on 18th August 2025. The contract is set for the period starting from 3rd September 2025 and ending on 31st July 2029. The procurement took place in Suffolk, United Kingdom, with the primary address being Russell Road, Ipswich. Although the specifics of the procurement method were not detailed, the process adhered to timelines, including submission deadlines and clarification queries set for early August 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for companies involved in the transport services sector, notably benefiting those that can offer efficient passenger transport solutions. The Cambridge and Huntingdon Airport Travel Service was awarded the contract, indicative of a fit for established transport providers capable of meeting the logistical demands specified. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering reliable and scalable transport services, particularly within the public sector, would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their service footprint and growing their business portfolios. While the suitability criteria did not particularly favour SMEs or VCSEs, the sizeable contract value of £132,962 highlights potential growth for competent suppliers in this industry segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-14 09:00 - QBE276 Newmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Newmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Thursday 14th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 8th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c12670d-e01e-46d0-b7cb-88ed7723b32c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae2717d1-5917-4507-a9b8-280c145bafd1
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
£132,962 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 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
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

CAMBRIDGE AND HUNTINGDON AIRPORT TRAVEL SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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