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QFR008 2025-10-02 (0900) Leiston to The Nest Farms, Framlingham (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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02 Oct 2025 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "QFR008 2025-10-02 (0900) Leiston to The Nest Farms, Framlingham (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD" was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. The procurement belongs to the construction services industry category, specifically under transport services, with the CPV code 60000000. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, indicating completion, with the contract awarded on 2nd October 2025. The primary location for this service is within the United Kingdom including regions such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The submissions deadline was at 09:00 on 2nd October 2025, with a contract performance period stretching from 6th October 2025 to the 31st of July 2026. The Council engaged through a Dynamic Purchasing System, although specific procurement methods were not detailed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the passenger transport services sector, particularly for those capable of providing small capacity vehicles for short-haul trips. Given the timeframe and specific requirements, businesses with efficient logistical coordination and vehicle maintenance capabilities would have been well-suited to compete. The awarded contractor, A R Cars Fram ltd, demonstrates the demand for regional operators with local expertise. Such contracts are particularly favourable for local SMEs looking to establish ongoing partnerships with public sector organisations, although it was noted this opportunity was not marked for SME or VCSE suitability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QFR008 2025-10-02 (0900) Leiston to The Nest Farms, Framlingham (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QFR008 2025-10-02 (0900) Leiston to The Nest Farms, Framlingham (4 seated vehicle) 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 0900 on 02/10/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 01/10/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cecfc5f-d155-42dd-aa07-b3fa64d9b31f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b97a81e5-7343-470e-a6a1-fa5afc08097b
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
£3,084 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 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

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

A R CARS FRAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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