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2025-07-01 SB422 Great Finborough and Combs to Trinity Primary School, Stowmarket and Stowupland High School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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17 Jul 2025 at 08:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport and pertains to the award for transport services connecting Great Finborough and Combs to Trinity Primary School, Stowmarket and Stowupland High School. Falling under the industry category of transport services, the procurement is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the stage of award as of 17th July 2025, with the tender identified by ID IT-368-18996-SB422. The project allows for a completion timeframe from 3rd September 2025 to 31st August 2029. Although the procurement method is not explicitly defined, it was part of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for organisations in the transport sector, especially those that provide passenger transport services. Companies like 24x7 Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, underscore the suitability for established service providers capable of fulfilling school transport requirements over a multi-year period. Given the contract's monetary value of £123,110.5 and its potential extension up to 31st July 2030, businesses with robust operational capabilities and a focus on reliability and safety could strongly benefit from such opportunities. Engaging in this contract paves the way for strategic partnership with Suffolk County Council, contributing to long-term business expansion and local engagement in the transport services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-07-01 SB422 Great Finborough and Combs to Trinity Primary School, Stowmarket and Stowupland High School - 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. 2025-07-01 SB422 Great Finborough and Combs to Trinity Primary School, Stowmarket and Stowupland High School 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 TUESDAT 1ST JULY 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is THURSDAY 26TH JUNE 2025 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a66f359-2482-4a3a-adeb-3bac43088169
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42a24b1-ef30-44cb-bd90-a4e7d36b2903
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£123,110 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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