Award

2025-08-29 09:00 - QBE293 Long Melford to Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

17 Oct 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process for the provision of transport services from Long Melford to Sybil Andrews Academy in Bury St Edmunds, as part of their `The supply of Passenger Transport Services` initiative. This contract falls within the transport services industry (excluding waste transport) and has been awarded under the Dynamic Purchasing System with an official start date of 3rd September 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st July 2027. The procurement was conducted using a mini competition method, with the award status confirmed on 2nd September 2025. The main category of procurement involves services with a focus on achieving cost-effective and efficient passenger transport solutions.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport solutions. Although the procurement does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, competitive and established businesses in the United Kingdom transport sector could greatly benefit from engaging with such contracts. The buyer, Suffolk County Council, seeks reliable and efficient suppliers like Ant Travel Limited, who was awarded the contract, highlighting the demand for businesses that can deliver high-quality transport services. For companies aiming to expand their local government contract portfolio, participating in similar procurement processes represents a substantial opportunity for business growth and establishing long-term government partnerships.

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Notice Title

2025-08-29 09:00 - QBE293 Long Melford to Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Long Melford to Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Friday 29th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 25th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-425a92a2-ece7-4f8d-963d-6a9de2e33a8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c546c8fa-1702-42d0-bf35-839b557e936d
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
£34,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

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

ANT TRAVEL

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