Award

2025-04-08 09:00 - QBE238 Sudbury to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

13 May 2025 at 15:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has progressed to the award stage in its procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services between Sudbury and Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. The contracting process was initiated through a mini competition under their Dynamic Purchasing System. The awarded contract, comprised within the industry category of transport services, was concluded with 24x7 Ltd. The tender, classified under CPV code 60000000, had a submission deadline of 8th April 2025, and the contract has been formally active since 22nd April 2025. This procurement process facilitates transport involving multiple regions including the United Kingdom, encompassing a substantial contract value of £189,763.07, set to last until 31st July 2027.

This tender presents diverse opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with capacity for multi-regional operations. While Suffolk County Council has opted for 24x7 Ltd as their supplier, the enduring need for transport solutions in similar public sector contracts suggests that firms offering scalable, reliable, and efficient services could gain a competitive edge. Although the contract does not specifically indicate preferences for SMEs or VCSEs, established transport companies poised to meet large-scale regional needs, such as those spanning British Oversea Territories and Europe, may find lucrative prospects in dynamic purchasing systems employed by government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-04-08 09:00 - QBE238 Sudbury to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Sudbury to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 8th April 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 4th April 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-636226d3-19fd-4350-b5eb-6e66b4ba828a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe627a86-39e9-4d6d-b663-f6de3866e1e5
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
£189,763 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 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
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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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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