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QIP599 0900 2025-08-21 Ipswich- Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 Aug 2025 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, identified as tender ID IT-368-19300-QIP599 - AWARD, has progressed to the award stage. The contract, with the title "QIP599 0900 2025-08-21 Ipswich- Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)," falls under the transport services industry (CPV code 60000000), excluding waste transport. The process is complete with the award being active as of 26th August 2025. The contract period is set from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2030. Businesses interested in this category, especially those providing passenger transport services, could align with similar future contracts to expand their service portfolios. The procurement method details were not specified, indicating a potentially unique approach within the Suffolk region, which may appeal to innovative service providers.

This awarded tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised vehicular services for school transport within the stipulated geographical regions, including the broader United Kingdom. Companies like Hunterexpress Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, illustrate the potential for those with expertise in logistical and passenger transport services to secure significant contracts. With a contract value of GBP 65,550, this deal offers an attractive revenue stream over the five-year term and presents various business expansion possibilities through additional regional engagements and service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP599 0900 2025-08-21 Ipswich- Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - 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. QIP599 0900 2025-08-21 Ipswich- Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) 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 2025-08-21. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-20 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a15917f6-88fb-45b1-a175-1ae2702f61ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df22db08-13f9-463c-9432-6e9a6771868e
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
£65,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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

HUNTEREXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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