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QHL095 09:00 2025-10-16 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Castle Manor Academy (The Arch), Haverhill, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Oct 2025 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "QHL095 09:00 2025-10-16 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Castle Manor Academy (The Arch), Haverhill, Suffolk - AWARD". This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with the procurement focusing specifically on passenger transport services. The award was published on 16th October 2025 and the procurement method was not specified. The tender required a submission deadline by 9:00 on the 16th of October 2025, with the service contract period extending from 20th October 2025 to 31st July 2028. The contracting authority, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, is based in Ipswich, Suffolk, and the project will be realised primarily in the United Kingdom, though the delivery addresses also cover various regions globally.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport. Although small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises were not specifically targeted, the awarded contract valued at £181,640 exemplifies a lucrative potential for growth and market expansion. Companies experienced in managing transport logistics or passenger conveyance would find this contract advantageous, as successful completion of similar projects could enhance their portfolio and potentially lead to securing further contracts with the Council or other public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHL095 09:00 2025-10-16 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Castle Manor Academy (The Arch), Haverhill, 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. QHL095 09:00 2025-10-16 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Castle Manor Academy (The Arch), Haverhill, 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 2025-10-16. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-10-15 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2030-07-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e1cdefe-55bb-48ca-a5ad-852657c84c17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84aed623-950c-469b-99a4-0f533d4539da
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
£181,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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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