Award

2025-08-11 09:00 - QOC697 Newmarket & Red Lodge to The Damara School, Thetford - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

13 Aug 2025 at 14:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "QOC697 Newmarket & Red Lodge to The Damara School, Thetford" as part of a mini competition under the 'Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services'. The tender, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services, involves the route between Newmarket, Red Lodge, and Thetford. The procurement method is unspecified, and the process is in the award stage, as the contract was awarded on 13th August 2025. The contract period starts on 4th September 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030. Business parties were required to submit their responses by 9:00 AM on 11th August 2025, with clarification questions due by 3:00 PM on 4th August 2025.

The awarded contract, valued at £310,080, presents opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. This tender is particularly relevant for larger companies, as there is no specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs noted. The procurement invites bids from companies with the capability to deliver reliable transport services across varied regions. As Suffolk County Council aims to ensure efficient transport operations between the specified locations, businesses with expertise in regional service provision and capacity to handle extended contract periods are well-suited to excel in similar opportunities. This contract underscores the demand for transportation services within the public sector, encouraging companies to expand their offerings and increase market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-11 09:00 - QOC697 Newmarket & Red Lodge to The Damara School, Thetford - 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 & Red Lodge to The Damara School, Thetford. 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 Monday 11th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 4th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a826916-d33f-44d5-afe2-311c63bcc7a1
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
£310,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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

BENNETTS COMPANION CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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