Award

QOC841 0900 2025-10-07 Ipswich - Compass community school Eld Park, Thetford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 13:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically requiring a 4-seated vehicle and a PA for Compass Community School Eld Park in Thetford. The award stage was finalised on 7th October 2025. This contract falls under the transport services category, with the geographical focus ranging across British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period commences on 13th October 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2030. This procurement was conducted via a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses associated with transport services. As the awarded supplier, Loyal Express Cabs Ltd is set to benefit from a contract valued at £171,456, showcasing the scale of opportunity available. The contract is well-suited for businesses capable of providing specialised transport services, potentially encouraging growth and increased market presence. While the procurement process did not specify the method, participating in such tenders could be particularly advantageous for established transport companies eager to secure long-term service agreements with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC841 0900 2025-10-07 Ipswich - Compass community school Eld Park, Thetford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - 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. QOC841 0900 2025-10-07 Ipswich - Compass community school Eld Park, Thetford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 2025-10-07. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-10-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f97aaf0-8ed8-41cf-8a3d-f30c0508fe8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e3d013-71c7-400c-95bb-e7a80a5e327e
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
£171,456 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 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
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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

LOYAL EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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