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2025-07-09 09:00 - QBE268 Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of transport services under the CPV classification 60000000, covering the region from Elmswell to Riverwalk School in Bury St Edmunds. This process was executed as a call-off from a Dynamic Purchasing System intended for the supply of passenger transport services. This contract, reflecting a substantial investment of £248,812.13, was awarded on 9th July 2025 with a contract period slated from 14th July 2025 to 31st July 2029, potentially extendable up to 31st July 2032. Interested parties were required to submit proposals by 9:00 AM on 9th July 2025, and clarifying questions were entertained until 15:00 on 7th July 2025. The postal codes covered include IP1 2BX in the United Kingdom and areas extending to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage has now reached completion, with the award made to Universal Cabs Ltd.

This tender presents key opportunities for growth within the transport service sector, particularly for businesses specialising in passenger transport. The award process reveals that the winning supplier, Universal Cabs Ltd, operates at an SME scale, demonstrating that smaller enterprises can successfully secure such valuable contracts. Companies with the capability to deliver reliable and efficient transport services, particularly those positioned within Suffolk or the broader UK transport network, stand well-suited to participate in such selective procurement processes. The framework adopted allows for dynamic participation, offering prospects for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within county council transport operations. This contract caters to a broad geographic reach, affording potential for expansion and increased service delivery beyond local confines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-07-09 09:00 - QBE268 Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Wednesday 9th July 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 7th July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2032.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e5473cc-96b0-4822-a3ad-a925041542ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28890023-7ab7-4623-9bda-1558c13e1400
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£248,812 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 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
Additional Buyers

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

CHESTNUT TRIP LIMITED

Universal Cabs Ltd

Further Information

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