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QSB153 0900 2025-07-01 Oulton-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Bockford (6-seated vehicle and PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services under a dynamic purchasing system, specifically titled "QSB153 0900 2025-07-01 Oulton-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Bockford (6-seated vehicle and PA required)". This process involves the selective procurement method of a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, classified under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport). The tendering phase closed on 1st July 2025 with an award dated 2nd July 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2025, concluding on 31st July 2030. The procurement was executed by Suffolk County Council based in Ipswich, UK, and the awarded contract, valued at GBP 246,050, was published on 2nd July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to secure a long-term contract with a reliable public sector client. Organisations that provide suitable vehicles and passenger assistance services are well-suited to compete, particularly those with capabilities to operate within the specified transport sector. Although the procurement was completed through a dynamic purchasing system which typically requires pre-qualification, businesses focused on scaling and engaging with public sector contracts can benefit by positioning themselves for future opportunities in similar tenders. The awarded contract to "London Hire Community Services Ltd" highlights the potential for SMEs that meet the necessary criteria to expand their reach within public procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

QSB153 0900 2025-07-01 Oulton-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Bockford (6-seated vehicle and 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. QSB153 0900 2025-07-01 Oulton-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Bockford (6-seated vehicle and 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 2025-07-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-06-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4779e0b1-9d40-45e5-af5f-3c828419d29c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f993e270-63c2-4a93-8b4f-322b67f25bd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£246,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

LONDON HIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES

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