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QSC205 09:00 2025-08-28 Ipswich & Hadleigh, Suffolk to Wells Hall Community Primary School, Gt Cornard, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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01 Sep 2025 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for the provision of transport services between Ipswich & Hadleigh, Suffolk and Wells Hall Community Primary School, Gt Cornard, Suffolk. The tender, identified as QSC205, falls within the services industry category and specifically targets transport services excluding waste transport. This contract, which reached the award stage on 1st September 2025, had an initial submission deadline of the 28th August 2025, with the service contract period spanning from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The procurement process utilised a Dynamic Purchasing System, as referenced in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in the transport sector, particularly those with capabilities to manage extended service contracts over multiple years. While SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically prioritised in this procurement, larger transport companies with the necessary infrastructure and resource capabilities could significantly benefit by expanding their service offerings. Businesses located in or around Suffolk and its neighbouring regions may find logistical advantages in pursuing such contracts, given the proximity and nature of the transport requirements. The successful supplier for this procurement was Ground Travel - Ipswich Ltd, highlighting the potential for regional companies to secure significant public transport contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC205 09:00 2025-08-28 Ipswich & Hadleigh, Suffolk to Wells Hall Community Primary School, Gt Cornard, 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. QSC205 09:00 2025-08-28 Ipswich & Hadleigh, Suffolk to Wells Hall Community Primary School, Gt Cornard, 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 2025-08-28. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-20 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-965d9251-bf4f-4b05-a6c4-4609924144d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c2fc738-7915-47fc-8c5c-da03507b5cbf
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
£170,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 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

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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