Award

2025-08-05 09:00 - QOC792 Newmarket to Kingsbrook School Southburgh, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 Aug 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for providing transport services under the tender titled "QOC792 Newmarket to Kingsbrook School Southburgh, Norfolk." This procurement is classified under the industry category of Transport services (excluding waste transport) with the CPV code 60000000. The procurement process, part of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, concluded with the awarding stage on 7th August 2025, with active status. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and end on 31st July 2028. The tender was located in Norfolk, involving multiple delivery addresses, including internationally. The procurement method was unspecified, indicating a flexible approach to sourcing.

This awarded contract offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in passenger transport services. Companies with established experience in providing reliable and efficient transport services, such as minibus or private hire firms, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The procurement does not specifically favour small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), broadening the competition to diverse business sizes. The awarded supplier, "Tim's Minibus and Private Hire Ltd," exemplifies the type of business equipped to capitalise on such procurement opportunities, providing significant business growth potential through association with municipal transport services.

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Notice Title

2025-08-05 09:00 - QOC792 Newmarket to Kingsbrook School Southburgh, Norfolk - 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. Newmarket to Kingsbrook School Southburgh, Norfolk. 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 Tuesday 5th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 29th July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cf3dd5b-fb3a-4ad3-8ff7-109077d02152
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead7ac76-cc34-4d36-93e6-b25fdeff9c1c
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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

TIM'S MINIBUS AND PRIVATE HIRE

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