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QOC804 09:00 2025-08-20 Kedington & Haverhill, Suffolk to Granta School, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Aug 2025 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services between Kedington & Haverhill, Suffolk and Granta School, Suffolk. The procurement falls under the services category specific to transport services (excluding waste transport) with an award made on 21 August 2025. The contract will commence on 3 September 2025, with an end date slated for 31 July 2030. This process was executed as a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, with a key deadline for submissions set at 9:00 AM on 20 August 2025. The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Ipswich, spearheaded this procurement, with roles defined for both buyer and supplier, the latter being Star Cabs LTD.

This tender presents excellent prospects for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those operating in Suffolk and surrounding regions. It offers substantial long-term contract opportunities running until 2030, thus supporting sustained business growth. Although the procurement process has been completed, businesses with a similar profile or service offering might consider monitoring future tenders from Suffolk County Council for further opportunities. Ideal competitors include transport service firms capable of fulfilling requirements within the specified geographical boundaries and well-versed in executing contracts of extended durations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC804 09:00 2025-08-20 Kedington & Haverhill, Suffolk to Granta School, Suffolk - 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. QOC804 09:00 2025-08-20 Kedington & Haverhill, Suffolk to Granta School, Suffolk 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 2025-08-20. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-13 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2032-07-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7629b947-0704-4620-aa22-3b8094d1dc47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93934094-0627-4880-a70c-9d3be635f5d9
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
£182,063 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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

STAR CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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