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2025-08-11 09:00 - QML058 Stradishall & Beck Row to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Aug 2025 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for transporting passengers from Stradishall and Beck Row to West Row Academy in West Row. The project falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with a CPV code of 60000000. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement reached the award stage on 18th August 2025, following a tender period that concluded on 11th August 2025. The contract, valued at £227,050 GBP, will commence on 3rd September 2025 and extend until 31st July 2030, engaging supplier a-z private hire services ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of managing long-term contracts within the education sector. With an active contract and a sizeable budget, the demand aligns well with companies specialising in providing reliable transport solutions to schools and educational institutions. Although the procurement process specifics were not detailed, businesses with similar capabilities stand to benefit from such opportunities in future dynamic purchasing systems initiated by Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-11 09:00 - QML058 Stradishall & Beck Row to West Row Academy, West Row - 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. Stradishall & Beck Row to West Row Academy, West Row 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 Monday 11th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 4th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5eeaea59-4e63-4926-9182-e7f50fb98d76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ada917d-0232-425d-8a3f-dd19abe324b0
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
£227,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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