Award

2025-06-10 09:00 - QBE261 Newmarket to St Edmunds Catholic Primary School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

10 Jun 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for passenger transport services between Newmarket and St Edmunds Catholic Primary School in Bury St Edmunds. This procurement process falls under the transport services category and is part of the council's ongoing Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, valued at £37,466.10 GBP, will commence on the 12th of June, 2025, and conclude on the 31st of July, 2028. The procurement stage is complete, with Newmarket Community Services Ltd, trading as Driving Miss Daisy Newmarket, being selected as the supplier following the mini competition. The tender process initiated with the award stage and adhered to specified timelines, including a submission deadline on the 10th of June, 2025.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to engage with local authorities and expand their service offerings. Companies with established operations in passenger transport, like community transport providers, are well-suited to benefit. Suppliers possessing a strong track record in efficient service delivery, particularly those familiar with areas within Suffolk and the broader British Isles, could leverage such contracts to bolster their market presence and foster relationships with governmental bodies. While the procurement method details were not specified, understanding Suffolk County Council's requirements through similar DPS frameworks could aid businesses in future tender offerings.

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Notice Title

2025-06-10 09:00 - QBE261 Newmarket to St Edmunds Catholic Primary 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. Newmarket to St Edmunds Catholic Primary 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 10th June 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 6th June 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2facf9e-b125-4157-8c06-1ce099e85a58
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
£37,466 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

NEWMARKET COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD - T/A DRIVING MISS DAISY NEWMAR

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