Award

2025-02-04 09:00 - QOC758 Great Blakenham to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Feb 2025 at 20:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the tender process titled "QOC758 Great Blakenham to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex". The procurement, classified under the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport), covers routes within the United Kingdom and other specified regions. This award stage process concluded with the contract being awarded on 5th February 2025. The transport services contract will commence on 10th February 2025 and run until 31st July 2030. Key deadlines included the submission deadline on 4th February 2025 and the clarification questions deadline on 3rd February 2025. The procurement method was not specified in the provided details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this procurement due to the suitability criteria favouring such businesses. The contract, valued at £144,462.70, has been awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, a company based in Ipswich, Suffolk. Companies within the transport sector looking to expand their business footprint within the public sector would find this type of contract advantageous due to its long-term nature and regional focus. As the buying organisation, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport seeks reliable transport service providers to ensure consistent and efficient transport operations within and around Suffolk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-02-04 09:00 - QOC758 Great Blakenham to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - 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. Great Blakenham to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex. 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 4th February 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 3rd February 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-881fff54-44e6-4dc7-8f59-01d16a90a286
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c875fc-fe19-4fc4-a39f-afc36efdce9c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£144,462 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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