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QOC689 2025-08-28 (0900) Red Lodge to Holme Court School, Cambridge (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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28 Aug 2025 at 17:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently awarded a contract titled "QOC689 2025-08-28 (0900) Red Lodge to Holme Court School, Cambridge (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant)" in the transport services industry. The procurement process pertained to a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The award stage commenced on 28th August 2025, with 24x7 Ltd named as the supplier. The contract is scheduled to start on 3rd September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2028. It covers various locations including the United Kingdom and Europe, with a value of £136,655.60.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those involved in passenger transport services. The contract requires expertise in providing reliable transport services with passenger assistants, making it ideal for companies specializing in small-scale, safe transit solutions. Although it didn't specify targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a robust delivery framework and capacity for effective transport management are well-suited to pursue similar future opportunities with Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC689 2025-08-28 (0900) Red Lodge to Holme Court School, Cambridge (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - 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. QOC689 2025-08-28 (0900) Red Lodge to Holme Court School, Cambridge (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) 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 28/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 27/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1e4b47b-b402-4bc4-9bef-9b27089fabf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8692ef7c-9edd-4460-a1c0-7b9fba5fa8be
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
£136,655 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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