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QOC814 2025-08-26 (0900) Bungay to East Coast College (Great Yarmouth Campus) (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 08:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport concerns the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a route from Bungay to East Coast College in Great Yarmouth, using an 8-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant. This procurement falls under the "Transport services" industry category. It is in the "Award" stage, having been officially awarded on 27th August 2025 to ALBIES LTD. The contract is valued at £75,924, and is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2026, with potential extension until 31st July 2027. Key deadlines included the submission of tenders by 26th August 2025 and clarification questions by 22nd August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Organisations capable of providing reliable and comfortable transport solutions, especially those with experience in operating within the United Kingdom or similar regions, will find this contract aligns with their service offerings. The procurement was carried out through a dynamic purchasing system, facilitating an open and competitive environment for qualified suppliers to capitalise on future opportunities, given the council's interest in potentially extending the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC814 2025-08-26 (0900) Bungay to East Coast College (Great Yarmouth Campus) (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - 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. QOC814 2025-08-26 (0900) Bungay to East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) 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 0900 on 26/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 22/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65ddbc30-b8f0-42d9-94dd-af40481ee998
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f873dd34-4b02-4e86-872a-2e09aad4bb79
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
£75,924 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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

ALBIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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