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2025-08-21 09:00 - QBE935 Wickhambrook & Chedburgh to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Aug 2025 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, classified within the transport services industry. The contract, titled "QBE935 Wickhambrook & Chedburgh to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds," involves transporting passengers and is scheduled from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2028. This procurement process reached the award stage on 22nd August 2025 and was valued at £99,750. While the specific procurement method was not disclosed, important dates included a submission deadline of 21st August 2025 and a clarification question deadline on 18th August 2025. The involvement with Suffolk County Council highlights significant opportunities for enterprises involved in providing passenger and transport services.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger and transportation services to showcase their expertise and expand their clientele base by engaging with a well-established local authority. Awarded to Tim's Minibus and Private Hire Ltd, this three-year contract represents a steady business opportunity for similar companies that are adept at providing reliable transport solutions. Organisations that can meet the specified service and timing requirements will find this an excellent chance to grow their business by establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-21 09:00 - QBE935 Wickhambrook & Chedburgh 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. Wickhambrook & Chedburgh 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 Thursday 21st August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 18th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64b78dc4-0937-4aaf-a872-b11002bd24c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b994f7ab-36e7-496b-8be4-59fd791de772
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
£99,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
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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

TIM'S MINIBUS AND PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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