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QOC766 2025-03-12 (0900) Brandon to Fen Rivers Academy, Kings Lynn (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 Mar 2025 at 16:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "QOC766 2025-03-12 (0900) Brandon to Fen Rivers Academy, Kings Lynn (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD," which falls under the transport services category. The procurement method is part of a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, referenced by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract was awarded on 12th March 2025, and the service is set to commence on 17th March 2025, with an end date of 31st July 2025. The awarded contract has a value of £7,311.20 GBP and involves transport services delivered primarily in the United Kingdom, with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport being the purchasing authority.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. The procurement process is suitable for enterprises equipped with a fleet of vehicles capable of transporting small groups, highlighting an ongoing demand in the education sector for reliable transport solutions. Companies specialising in this type of service, and especially those with experience in dynamic purchasing systems, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The awarding of this contract to R&L Rides ltd underscores the importance of efficient business operations and adherence to deadlines, suggesting that well-organised, punctual businesses will thrive in such competitive procurement environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC766 2025-03-12 (0900) Brandon to Fen Rivers Academy, Kings Lynn (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QOC766 2025-03-12 (0900) Brandon to Fen Rivers Academy, Kings Lynn (4 seated vehicle) 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 12/03/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 11/03/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e0b5ceb-bca3-4575-a9e8-f80bbc92f046
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6d4dc06-32d9-4b96-9539-9219c1d1a868
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
£7,311 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 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

R&L RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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