Award

IP448, 0900 2025-07-14, Bramford to The Beeches Community Primary School, Ipswich (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

15 Jul 2025 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for providing transport services with the contract titled "IP448, 0900 2025-07-14, Bramford to The Beeches Community Primary School, Ipswich". This process falls under the industry classification of Transport services (excluding Waste transport) and covers a service period from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method for this service was as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System. The award was finalised on 15th July 2025, with the successful supplier being Hunterexpress Ltd. The contracting authority is based in Suffolk, United Kingdom, and while the organisation is known not to specifically seek suppliers that are SMEs or VCSEs, the procurement was open to such businesses to bid.

The awarded contract, valued at £11,210, offers significant growth potential for businesses within the transport sector, specifically those providing passenger transport services. An opportunity such as this one is particularly beneficial for established companies specialising in logistics and transport infrastructure, as it requires organising precise and reliable passenger conveyance. Hunterexpress Ltd, with its track record and presence in Ipswich, is well-suited for this role, emphasising the value of strong local connections and experience within the sector. Businesses with the capability to scale up operations effectively in line with contract demands are well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IP448, 0900 2025-07-14, Bramford to The Beeches Community Primary School, Ipswich (4 seats) - 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. IP448, 0900 2025-07-14, Bramford to The Beeches Community Primary School, Ipswich (4 seats) 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 2025-07-14. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-07-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96856486-35a2-42f8-97b1-66285bedc867
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b75a26a-817b-4f25-b36a-57bc7c75610b
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
£11,210 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

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

HUNTEREXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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