Award

BR038, 0900 2025-09-18, Walberswick to Southwold Primary School (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 08:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, has concluded with the awarding of a contract for passenger transport services. This tender, titled "BR038, 0900 2025-09-18, Walberswick to Southwold Primary School (4 seats) - AWARD," falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport. The contract is set to run from 22nd September 2025 to 31st July 2029 and has a potential extension until 31st July 2031. The process reached the award stage on 19th September 2025, with A2B UK Travel Limited securing the contract, valued at £112,860. The service location covers Suffolk, with postal code IP1 2BX, extending to wider regions including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity, particularly suited for businesses capable of providing passenger transport services within the specified regions. Companies specialising in regular school transport logistics can benefit from the long-term security offered by this contract. While Suffolk County Council does not specify a set procurement method for this award, involvement in such public sector contracts enhances business credibility and visibility. SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as unsuitable for this specific opportunity, indicating a preference for more established providers in this sector. Businesses positioned with the appropriate resources and operational capacity are best placed to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BR038, 0900 2025-09-18, Walberswick to Southwold Primary School (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. BR038, 0900 2025-09-18, Walberswick to Southwold Primary School (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 2025-09-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2031

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e4d1ca7-65b5-454a-97b2-cd4e826e9dda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c5bdc96-8b62-499c-a2bc-224bc7ced03b
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
£112,860 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
Leila Riches
Contact Email
leila.riches@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265993

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

A2B UK TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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