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QHL095 09:00 2025-07-18 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Jul 2025 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "QHL095 09:00 2025-07-18 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk." This contract, focusing on the transport services industry, falls under the CPV code 60000000. The process reached the award stage on 18th July 2025, with the main procurement category being services. The awarded contract, valued at £180,500, involves transporting passengers within the UK, specifically between Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill in Suffolk. The contract is intended to commence on 3rd September 2025 and could extend until 31st July 2030, giving a long duration for business engagement in this area of service. Although details on procurement methods were not specified, this opportunity was sought through a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System. Key deadlines such as the submission deadline were observed on the contract's initial award date of 18th July 2025.

This awarded tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in passenger transport services within the UK. It is particularly advantageous for firms with established operations in Suffolk or nearby areas, due to the defined geographical delivery scope. The long-term nature of the contract provides a stable revenue stream and the potential for service expansion or partnerships. Businesses that are capable of competitive bidding through platforms such as Dynamic Purchasing Systems and can deliver consistent, reliable transport services would be well-suited for similar opportunities. Hence, companies in the transport sector with a focus on local and regional routes could benefit from participating in such public contracts, leveraging their expertise in handling the demands of public passenger transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHL095 09:00 2025-07-18 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Castle Manor Academy, 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 2025-07-18 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk to Castle Manor Academy, 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 2025-07-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-15 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a042097-88d5-428c-9bec-e09182f3743d
Current Stage
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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
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
£180,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 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
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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

ALL DAY CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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