Award

QOC829 09:00 Ipswich, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire - Weekly Boarder - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

17 Sep 2025 at 12:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for transport services titled "QOC829 09:00 Ipswich, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire - Weekly Boarder - AWARD" was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This tender falls under the industry category of transport services with the CPV code 60000000, and pertains to services across Ipswich, Suffolk. The award stage of this procurement concluded on 17th September 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 22nd September 2025, running until 31st July 2027. A dynamic purchasing system was used for this process; however, specific procurement method details were not stated. The awarded contract's value is £22,116.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the transport service sector, especially those capable of accommodating scheduled transport needs across various locations within and potentially beyond the United Kingdom. While the procurement method details were unspecified, companies adept in participating in dynamic purchasing systems would find this tender particularly advantageous. The tender was won by SPRY Management, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to provide competitive services and support public transport requirements for educational purposes. This opportunity may particularly suit well-established transport service providers comfortable with long-term contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC829 09:00 Ipswich, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire - Weekly Boarder - 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. QOC829 09:00 Ipswich, Suffolk to Gretton School, Girton, Cambridgeshire - Weekly Boarder 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 2025-09-17. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-09-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3eb522d0-8cf2-49aa-a897-761f21c410f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d90fe1-f044-421d-98df-1330b4c2a294
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
£22,116 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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

SPRY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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