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QOC725 09:00 2025-08-07 Haverhill, Suffolk to The Hive @ Granta School, Abington, Little Abington, Cambs - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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08 Aug 2025 at 15:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender process concerns Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport's procurement initiated for passenger transport services, as per Dynamic Purchasing System criteria. The contract, which has now reached the award stage, carries the title "QOC725 09:00 2025-08-07 Haverhill, Suffolk to The Hive @ Granta School, Abington, Little Abington, Cambs - AWARD". It falls under the services category specifically for transport services excluding waste. The tender deadline was 7th August 2025, with crucial clarification submissions required by 31st July 2025. The contract began on 3rd September 2025 and is set to end on 31st August 2026, spanning various British and European locations.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for transport service providers, particularly those experienced in fulfilling public sector contracts. Suitably positioned companies include mid-sized transport operators capable of meeting the specific requirements of a Dynamic Purchasing System within the United Kingdom and beyond. The awarded supplier, DE VERE TRANSPORT LTD, was awarded £24,320, and the contract allows potential extension until 31st July 2027. These opportunities could facilitate business expansion and enhance the competitive edge for firms involved in passenger transport services.

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Notice Title

QOC725 09:00 2025-08-07 Haverhill, Suffolk to The Hive @ Granta School, Abington, Little Abington, Cambs - 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. QOC725 09:00 2025-08-07 Haverhill, Suffolk to The Hive @ Granta School, Abington, Little Abington, Cambs 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 2025-08-07. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-31 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2027-07-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58bdbfda-0df7-48f8-aef3-caf4b7a16157
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bf5303-0f40-411c-8d2c-ea76daedfb9a
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
£24,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

DE VERE TRANSPORT

Further Information

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