Award

2025-08-01 09:00 - QOC783 Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

12 Aug 2025 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, details a contract for providing transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System, titled "QOC783 Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk". The process is classified under CPV 60000000 for transport services (excluding waste transport) and is situated in the United Kingdom. The tender was in the award stage as of 12th August 2025, with the contract awarded to 405 CAB CO LTD on 8th August 2025. The initial contract period is set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030, with an option to extend until 31st July 2033. The deadline for returned submissions was 1st August 2025, following a preceding period for clarification questions ending on 28th July 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in transport services. While the tender is marked complete and the award has been finalised, similar opportunities may arise under the same dynamic purchasing framework. Businesses involved in providing comprehensive passenger transport solutions are ideally suited to compete, particularly those that demonstrate efficiency and reliability over extensive contract periods. Although the suitability specifics were not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger or well-established participants in the transport industry would find such tenders favourable for long-term business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-01 09:00 - QOC783 Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - 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. Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 Friday 1st August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 28th 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 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9954ce75-b2d3-437f-92e1-445d86560460
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d286276-ca6e-47de-925b-9dd7ed047a1f
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
£301,568 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 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

405 CAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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