Award

QBH173 2025-05-21 (0900) Nacton - Bramfield House School, Bramfield (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

21 May 2025 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed the procurement process for passenger transport services, specifically covering a route from Nacton to Bramfield House School. This contract, identified as QBH173, falls under the ‘Transport services’ industry category and involves the use of a four-seated vehicle. The tender was part of a dynamic purchasing system initially publicised under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The selection process was completed with a deadline for submissions set on 21 May 2025, and the award was made on the same day. The contract is set to commence on 9 June 2025, running until 31 July 2030. The service location covers a broad region, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to engage in a long-term contract with the council. Although the contract has been awarded to a-z private hire services ltd, similar tenders could be anticipated as Suffolk County Council frequently engages in such procurements. Companies with expertise in providing reliable and safe passenger transport services are well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Smaller enterprises specialising in innovative transport solutions or holding capacity in the specified regions may find additional opportunities in upcoming procurement processes conducted by the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBH173 2025-05-21 (0900) Nacton - Bramfield House School, Bramfield (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. QBH173 2025-05-21 (0900) Nacton - Bramfield House School, Bramfield (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 21/05/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 20/05/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f9dd69b-fc7c-46ff-ae55-712e3f4af83a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85524da6-1503-4c0e-99b8-26ce4ebe54b7
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
£108,402 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 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

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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