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QLS052 - 2025-08-18 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

18 Aug 2025 at 11:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the contract entitled "QLS052 - 2025-08-18 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston", which involves the provision of a 4-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and is valued at GBP 132,430. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030, with services primarily delivered in Ipswich, Suffolk, and surrounding areas. The procurement followed a mini competition via the Dynamic Purchasing System, with the award stage completed on 18th August 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for enterprises in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of providing smaller, customised transport services with additional assistance options. Businesses such as regional transport companies or operators specialising in school transport might find this contract beneficial for extending their local market presence. Given the nature of the service requirement, companies with a focus on personalised services combined with experience in dynamic and responsive scheduling would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLS052 - 2025-08-18 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - 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. QLS052 - 2025-08-18 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) 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 18/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 15/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c4cc02e-0068-4247-910d-d8201b443638
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902d56a7-fcc1-4696-b213-86ae40627440
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
£132,430 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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

A K CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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