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2025-07-09 SB447 Wyverstone to Stowupland High School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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15 Jul 2025 at 08:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focusing on the "2025-07-09 SB447 Wyverstone to Stowupland High School" project. This contract falls under the industry category of Transport Services, excluding waste transport, and is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The tender stage has been completed as of 9th July 2025, and the contract has been awarded to Dan's Coach Travel. The procurement method was part of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is set to start on 3rd September 2025 and extend until 31st August 2030, with the potential for continuation until July 2032.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities specifically for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Although the tender is not directly geared towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with experience and capacity in the transportation sector are well-suited to deliver the required services effectively. Engaging in such contracts can provide long-term stable income and enhance company portfolios with public sector experience. Dan's Coach Travel, having secured the contract, exemplifies the calibre of potential suppliers in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-07-09 SB447 Wyverstone to Stowupland High School - 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. 2025-07-09 SB447 Wyverstone to Stowupland High School 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 WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is FRIDAY 4TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2032

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64d310a4-01e6-4c5b-8797-84973512c37a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59cb1355-dc5a-4975-a36a-b688b7dc97cb
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
£399,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 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
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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

DAN'S COACH TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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