Award

2025-09-17 09:00 - QIP394 Stowmarket to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Sep 2025 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded the procurement process for transport services under the project titled "QIP394 Stowmarket to Prepped Academy, Claydon." This project falls under the industry category of Transport services, with a focus on general transport excluding waste transport. The contract involves a service area extending across various regions including the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement process was conducted as a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the tender phase concluding on 17th September 2025. The contract award was announced on 18th September 2025, with services set to commence on 22nd September 2025 and expected to run until 31st July 2027. The total contract value amounts to £13,778.80.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in passenger transport services. The awarded contract to A Gofur t/a Eastern Cabs illustrates the demand for local and regional transport providers equipped to handle medium-term service commitments. Businesses with capabilities in providing reliable and efficient transport solutions, particularly those with experience in educational institution transport services, may find future opportunities in similar procurement processes spearheaded by Suffolk County Council. The Dynamic Purchasing System model provides a structured platform for such service providers, offering potential engagement with public sector transportation needs across different regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-09-17 09:00 - QIP394 Stowmarket to Prepped Academy, Claydon - 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. Stowmarket to Prepped Academy, Claydon. 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 Wednesday 17th September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 15th September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66bf0d6b-7d71-4e60-9aaa-9773ad31ee7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27939cf7-8909-4ec3-9957-9ba6c862f613
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£13,778 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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

A GOFUR T/A EASTERN CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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