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ST343, 0900 2025-07-08, Weybread - Mendham - Metfield - Fressingfield Primary School (6 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Jul 2025 at 09:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a procurement process entitled "ST343, 0900 2025-07-08, Weybread - Mendham - Metfield - Fressingfield Primary School (6 seats)". This contract, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services, spans an extensive geographical area, including the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories. The procurement, as a mini-competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, was finalised with the award on 10th July 2025, with the contract period running from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2030. Significant deadlines included the submission of tenders by 8th July 2025 and clarification requests by 3rd July 2025.

This procurement provides excellent business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in transport services. With the contract awarded to 24x7 Ltd, at a value of £182,035.20, it highlights potential for similar businesses to engage in future tenders of this nature, particularly those capable of offering reliable passenger transport solutions across diverse locations. Though it is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport providers with the necessary capacity and compliance are ideally positioned to compete for such contracts. Given the potential option for contract extension through to 31st July 2033, participants in this sector should monitor upcoming opportunities to leverage such long-term engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ST343, 0900 2025-07-08, Weybread - Mendham - Metfield - Fressingfield Primary School (6 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. ST343, 0900 2025-07-08, Weybread - Mendham - Metfield - Fressingfield Primary School (6 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 2025-07-08. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-07-03 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2033

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4e92b16-a6f1-4abc-948c-e364ee4fb041
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca10624-658c-439f-a760-2edb269990d9
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
£182,035 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 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
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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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