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2025-03-21 09:00 - QBE244 Ipswich to Pushforward, Stowmarket - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Mar 2025 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a public procurement process for the "QBE244 Ipswich to Pushforward, Stowmarket" project, under the industry category of Transport Services (excluding Waste transport). This procurement was conducted via a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System, with the tender closing on 21st March 2025 and the award date on the same day. The contract period is from 26th March 2025 to 31st July 2025, with services being delivered across various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories. The procurement method details were not specified in the document.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specializing in passenger transport services. The awarded contract, valued at £1,755.60, went to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, highlighting that businesses capable of offering reliable and efficient transport solutions had an advantage. Companies within the transport sector, particularly those with experience in dynamic purchasing systems and public sector contracts, would find this type of procurement suitable for expanding their operations and portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-03-21 09:00 - QBE244 Ipswich to Pushforward, Stowmarket - 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. Ipswich to Pushforward, Stowmarket. 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 Friday 21st March 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 20th March 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b4d489a-2130-4931-b817-d5b556a87934
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742d4a08-4e0c-496c-9fc2-02394981e4ee
Current Stage
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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
£1,755 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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

HAWK EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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