Award

2025-02-18 09:00 - QOC761 Elmswell to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Feb 2025 at 15:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "QOC761 Elmswell to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk." This contract falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and relates to the supply of passenger transport services under a Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract start date set for 24th February 2025 and running until 31st July 2028. The award decision was published on 18th February 2025, noting a total contract value of £59,891.23.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses operating in the transport services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process, creating a viable opportunity to expand their service offerings and client base. The winning bidder, Arrow Taxi Services Ltd, demonstrates the type of business that can successfully engage with such contracts, indicating that transport service providers with the ability to meet the council's requirements can benefit significantly from similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-02-18 09:00 - QOC761 Elmswell to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - 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. Elmswell to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 18th February 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 17th February 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f14783-39b4-4b1c-aa01-8914f2df111b
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
SME
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
£59,891 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
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

ARROW TAXI SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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