Award

QOC817 09:00 2025-09-04 Leavenheath, Suffolk to Colchester Institute, Braintree Campus, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

04 Sep 2025 at 11:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, is concerning a tender titled "QOC817 09:00 2025-09-04 Leavenheath, Suffolk to Colchester Institute, Braintree Campus, Essex - AWARD". The tender falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the award being active as of 4th September 2025. The procurement method details are not specified, and the contract period is set from 8th September 2025 to 31st July 2027, with potential extension until 31st July 2028.

This tender provides businesses in the transport services sector with an opportunity for growth, particularly those capable of supplying passenger transport services. Although the procurement suitability does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with capabilities in managing transport services over a broad geographical area, such as transport firms and logistic companies, may find this tender particularly advantageous. An awarded contract value of £40,698 has been established with 24x7 Ltd, the selected supplier, indicating significant business potential for firms in this domain looking to expand operations within the UK public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC817 09:00 2025-09-04 Leavenheath, Suffolk to Colchester Institute, Braintree Campus, Essex - 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. QOC817 09:00 2025-09-04 Leavenheath, Suffolk to Colchester Institute, Braintree Campus, Essex 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 2025-09-04. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-09-03 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2028-07-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cbe64b5-a7b4-4239-a462-d222a2aeb703
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8435f90f-c833-4238-bd08-583cd3769342
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
£40,698 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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