Award

2025-07-21 TN139 Norton to Elmswell Primary School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

10 Oct 2025 at 12:35

AwardUpdate

10 Oct 2025 at 12:32

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for a passenger transport service on the route from Norton to Elmswell Primary School. This contract, titled "2025-07-21 TN139 Norton to Elmswell Primary School - AWARD," falls under the transport services industry category and will service numerous regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates included the contract's start on 3rd September 2025, with a duration extending until 31st July 2027. The tender process is complete, and the most recent update on the award was published on 10th October 2025.

The tender creates business opportunities mainly for passenger transport service providers. The contract was awarded to Hunterexpress Ltd and Michelle Mansell, indicating its suitability for businesses capable of delivering reliable transport services within specific routes. With a total contract value of £22,420 and £17,480 respectively, the tender offers financial prospects for enterprises within the transport sector, especially those experienced in dynamic purchasing systems and familiar with supplying to public bodies like Suffolk County Council. This opportunity lacks designated suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, directing more towards established service providers.

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Notice Title

2025-07-21 TN139 Norton to Elmswell Primary School - 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. 2025-07-21 TN139 Norton to Elmswell Primary School 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 MONDAY 21ST JULY 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is WEDNESDAY 16TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a046314d-fae6-43f2-b010-c68b1e94867d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/411f569c-53c7-4f0c-9de9-8e67c416a2ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£22,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

HUNTEREXPRESS

MICHELLE MANSELL

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