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BH216, 0900 2025-07-14, Blythburgh to Wenhaston Primary School (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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15 Jul 2025 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves providing transport services under the title "BH216, 0900 2025-07-14, Blythburgh to Wenhaston Primary School (4 seats) - AWARD". This process falls under the industry category of transport services, with a CPV classification code of 60000000, focusing on services excluding waste transport. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, completed on 15 July 2025, with D R FOSDIKE LTD being awarded the contract valued at £43,035. The service location spans various British and international territories, primarily within the United Kingdom, with service delivery to begin on 3 September 2025 and conclude by 31 July 2028. The initial tender period ended on 14 July 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses capable of providing specialised transportation services within regional routes. While not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, companies like D R FOSDIKE LTD exemplify the type of organisation likely to find success through such tenders. The dynamics of this contract, particularly the long-term nature and specific geographical focus, may benefit companies with existing logistics infrastructure, experience in public sector transportation tenders, or those looking to expand within Suffolk and neighbouring regions. Engaging in this type of procurement process can position a business for future contracts within the public sector transportation space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BH216, 0900 2025-07-14, Blythburgh to Wenhaston Primary School (4 seats) - 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. BH216, 0900 2025-07-14, Blythburgh to Wenhaston Primary School (4 seats) 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 2025-07-14. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-07-10which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54a381bd-dc84-482a-b237-6ce5af92203a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daeaa5ba-4e11-49f1-89b8-a00c0110e932
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
£43,035 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
Leila Riches
Contact Email
leila.riches@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265993

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

D R FOSDIKE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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