Award

2025-03-07 09:00 - QOC765 Bury St Edmunds to Sheridan School, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

07 Mar 2025 at 14:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involves the award for the provision of passenger transport services from Bury St Edmunds to Sheridan School, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk. This contract, classified under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category, outlines a competitive opportunity with the procurement stage marked as complete. The tender period concluded on 7th March 2025, and the awarded contract will commence on 10th March 2025, ending on 31st July 2028. The announcement of the award took place on 7th March 2025, with the contract value set at GBP 153,282.92.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those experienced with contracted routes and dynamic purchasing systems like the one utilized here. Companies with established operational capabilities within Suffolk and neighbouring regions will find substantial growth potential, as the contract provides a stable, multi-year revenue stream until mid-2028. Although the tender was primarily positioned for larger entities due to its scale, businesses capable of delivering consistent, reliable transport solutions will be well-suited to this contract. The awarded supplier is 24x7 Ltd, indicating a precedence for experienced providers in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-03-07 09:00 - QOC765 Bury St Edmunds to Sheridan School, Northwold, Thetford, 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. Bury St Edmunds to Sheridan School, Northwold, Thetford, 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 Friday 7th March 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 6th March 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bebe2be-ee1e-4237-ac3d-b37d8ccdef0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a28886f-7538-4053-a3e3-7a03dc6b4479
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
£153,282 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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