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IP451, 0900 2025-08-27, Witnesham - Tuddenham St Martin - Ormiston Endeavour Academy, Ipswich (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of transport services, specifically for the route from Witnesham to Ormiston Endeavour Academy in Ipswich, as part of a dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services. This procurement, identified as IP451, was conducted via a selective method under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The tender's award status is complete, with the contract period running from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The total contract value is £55,575, and the award was made on 28th August 2025. This project supports services that span multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and further afield, and falls under the CPV code for transport services.

This contract presents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of competitively joining a dynamic purchasing system. Companies like Hunterexpress Ltd and IP Express Cabs, who have participated under this scheme, exemplify the types of businesses that can leverage such contracts for growth. While the opportunity is not explicitly targeted toward SMEs or VCSEs, it offers a robust potential for transport providers to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in larger, long-term public service contracts. Business entities with capabilities to meet service demands across varied geographic locations would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

IP451, 0900 2025-08-27, Witnesham - Tuddenham St Martin - Ormiston Endeavour Academy, Ipswich (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. IP451, 0900 2025-08-27, Witnesham - Tuddenham St Martin - Ormiston Endeavour Academy, Ipswich (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 2025-08-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-26 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5db2939c-23a3-475d-80bb-7fffcd096709
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641d5b99-afd6-4ba5-831a-a022b7db49c0
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
£55,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 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

HUNTEREXPRESS

IP EXPRESS CABS

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