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QFR005 09:00 2025-02-24 Felixstowe, Suffolk to The Nest, Kettleburgh Lodge Farm, Framlingham, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

24 Feb 2025 at 11:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the supply of passenger transport services. The project, titled "QFR005 09:00 2025-02-24 Felixstowe, Suffolk to The Nest, Kettleburgh Lodge Farm, Framlingham, Suffolk - AWARD," falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement, serviced through a Dynamic Purchasing System against OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685, set essential deadlines such as the submission by 09:00 on 24 February 2025 and clarification questions by 09:00 on 21 February 2025. The contract initiates on 26 February 2025 and ends on 31 July 2025, primarily servicing the East of England region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to engage in a high-profile project with the Suffolk County Council. The contract, valued at GBP 1,691.76, has been awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, indicating the council's preference for reliable and experienced suppliers. Businesses equipped with a strong logistics infrastructure and capability to meet the stringent timelines would find this tender particularly advantageous. While the procurement process did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport service providers or those aspiring to expand their operations within the public sector would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QFR005 09:00 2025-02-24 Felixstowe, Suffolk to The Nest, Kettleburgh Lodge Farm, Framlingham, 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. QFR005 09:00 2025-02-24 Felixstowe, Suffolk to The Nest, Kettleburgh Lodge Farm, Framlingham, 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 2025-02-24. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-02-21 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98e32519-0247-4e61-8e2a-90427aedcdda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef3643b7-b678-4a4e-9cd2-e8f5b0edd1c5
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
£1,691 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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

HAWK EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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