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QOC831 2025-09-16 (0900) Thurlton - John Grant School, Caister (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded the award stage of a procurement process for passenger transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System, as announced in OJEU Notice 2018/S 031-067685. The awarded contract, titled "QOC831 2025-09-16 (0900) Thurlton - John Grant School, Caister (4 seated vehicle)," involves providing transport services within the classification category of transport services (excl. Waste transport). The procurement process reached the award stage on 16th September 2025, with 24x7 Ltd emerging as the successful supplier. The contract will commence on 22nd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026, encompassing multiple delivery locations across the United Kingdom and potentially beyond, including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The project deadline was set for 16th September 2025 at 09:00, with a preceding deadline for clarification questions on 15th September 2025 at 09:00.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Although the procurement phase is complete, similar tenders can rtainly provide fresh avenues for growth, particularly for those companies with the capacity to manage transportations over diversified regions within the UK and abroad. This contract may appeal to medium to large enterprises that can deliver reliable and efficient transport solutions and leverage Suffolk County Council as a significant public sector client.

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Notice Title

QOC831 2025-09-16 (0900) Thurlton - John Grant School, Caister (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QOC831 2025-09-16 (0900) Thurlton - John Grant School, Caister (4 seated vehicle) 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 16/09/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 15/09/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b2394d-a0e6-46c3-83b0-91f4d6b6618d
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
£33,398 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

24X7

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