Award

2025-08-06 09:00 - QML054 Bury St Edmunds, Barrow & Red Lodge to Lakenheath Community Primary School, Lakenheath - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 15:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the contracting process for providing passenger transport services covering routes from Bury St Edmunds, Barrow, and Red Lodge to Lakenheath Community Primary School. The contract, part of the Dynamic Purchasing System titled 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services', falls under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport) with the classification code CPV 60000000. The award was made on 7th August 2025, with the contract period set from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2030. Although the procurement method was not specified, the tender was conducted as a mini competition and had a submission deadline on 6th August 2025. The project's location spans several regions, including the United Kingdom and other areas as stated.

This contract award presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on transportation services, particularly those with capabilities in providing regular scheduled services over the specified routes. The long-term nature of the contract, running nearly five years, can facilitate stable revenue streams for the awarded supplier, here identified as CABS. Despite its completion, understanding the dynamics of such procurement processes can benefit transport service providers seeking to expand their operations through public sector contracts. Organisations with established capabilities in managing multiple routes and ensuring timely transport services would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities offered by Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-06 09:00 - QML054 Bury St Edmunds, Barrow & Red Lodge to Lakenheath Community Primary School, Lakenheath - 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. Bury St Edmunds, Barrow & Red Lodge to Lakenheath Community Primary School, Lakenheath. 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 Wednesday 6th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 30th July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f952ebc-8ad7-4c06-8e62-e517d4b47488
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/903cc39b-d117-43c4-9ef6-3192d4cf34a3
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
£180,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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