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2025-10-28 09:00 - QBE339 Great Cornard to Pushforward, Rougham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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28 Oct 2025 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "QBE339 Great Cornard to Pushforward, Rougham," under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, with specific details available through the Suffolk County Council website. The process culminated with the award being active as of 28th October 2025, with the contract period starting on 4th November 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. The procurement method details were not specified in the documentation, but it forms part of a structured and competitive awarding process.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for transport companies to engage with local government projects, such as the provision of passenger transport services across Suffolk. Businesses capable of delivering reliable transport services, including SMEs that specialise in logistics and transportation, could find substantial opportunities within similar procurement offerings. The awarded contract valued at £13,272.64 to GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH LTD, highlights the potential for regional transport companies to secure important service contracts with local councils, thus fostering business growth and expanding service portfolios within the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-10-28 09:00 - QBE339 Great Cornard to Pushforward, Rougham - 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. Great Cornard to Pushforward, Rougham. 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 28th October 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 24th October 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c2c5ab8-1fe9-4112-8d4e-33fc86be180c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29651ab4-a9ea-4af9-bccc-045a5d2d9c57
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
£13,272 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 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
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

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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