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HK608, 0900 2025-08-12, Brantham to Holbrook Academy (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 Aug 2025 at 14:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System, specifically for a route from Brantham to Holbrook Academy. The contract, classified under transport services with CPV code 60000000, was awarded on 12th August 2025. This process was part of a mini-competition, where the deadline for submissions was 9th August 2025. The procurement relates to services required starting from 3rd September 2025 until 31st July 2028. The contract was awarded to Edward Balch T/A Easy Access Transport, with a total value of £22,800.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for transport service providers interested in public sector contracts within the United Kingdom, primarily engaging with regional councils like Suffolk County Council. The nature of the project indicates potential for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to establish or expand their footprint in public transport logistics. While this specific opportunity may not cater to SMEs or VCSEs as per the conditions outlined, larger transport organisations capable of fulfilling contract terms aligned with substantial public sector requirements could find such opportunities well-suited to their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HK608, 0900 2025-08-12, Brantham to Holbrook Academy (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. HK608, 0900 2025-08-12, Brantham to Holbrook Academy (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 2025-08-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-01 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dc87d82-c5bf-44b6-a4fa-e696d4b2bed7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5edfa96-15ae-4999-8549-b55c05a8c688
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
£22,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 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

EDWARD BALCH T/A EASY ACCESS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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