Award

QLT237 2025-08-04 (0900) Bungay to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

04 Aug 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport services contract, titled "QLT237 2025-08-04 (0900) Bungay to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle)." This tender falls under the services category of the transport industry (excluding waste transport) and covers locations both within the United Kingdom and internationally. The procurement stage was concluded with an award on 4th August 2025. The procurement period began on 3rd September 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st July 2030, with the potential extension until 31st July 2032. The process was part of a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System and had a contract value of £103,740. The key deadline for submissions was 9:00 AM on the 4th August 2025.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing specialised vehicle transport solutions. The awarded contract to Mervyn Leach signifies potential for future partnerships and engagements within the public sector for similar transport needs. Companies with expertise and capabilities in the transport services field are well-suited to explore similar public procurement opportunities to expand their operational scope and market presence. Although suitability criteria in this instance did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses in these categories may consider similar tenders that support public transport initiatives.

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Notice Title

QLT237 2025-08-04 (0900) Bungay to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QLT237 2025-08-04 (0900) Bungay to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) 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 on 04/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 01/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2032.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a955198-06af-4e72-b17c-fd3497f2a670
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db935f7-0fad-4f30-825c-fdc74739d1ff
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
£103,740 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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

MERVYN LEACH

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