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DM305, 0900 2025-08-22, Stoke Ash - Debenham High School (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 Aug 2025 at 08:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement for the provision of passenger transport services from Stoke Ash to Debenham High School in a tender process, with the industry category of 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)'. This contract, titled "DM305, 0900 2025-08-22, Stoke Ash - Debenham High School (4 seats)", reached its award stage on 26th August 2025. The procurement process status is complete, and it featured a deadline for submissions on 22nd August 2025, with the clarification questions deadline set two days prior, ensuring adequate time for responses. The contract, valued at £30,400, will commence on 3rd September 2025 and is slated to run until 31st July 2029. The procurement method details remain unspecified.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for companies specialising in transport services, providing a long-term contract of nearly four years. Businesses equipped with passenger transport capabilities and seeking to establish or expand service offerings in the East of England region, particularly those well-placed to support school transport, would find this contract beneficial. Since the buyer is Suffolk County Council, firms familiar with public sector requirements and standards are likely to perform well under such arrangements. Despite this being a dynamic purchasing system tender, there is potential for further engagement with the council for future transport-related opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DM305, 0900 2025-08-22, Stoke Ash - Debenham High 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. DM305, 0900 2025-08-22, Stoke Ash - Debenham High 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 2025-08-22. 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-a70b9a32-e095-4951-a8af-dcfac1341e31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b000dfe7-5d38-46a6-8fdb-fb33ad56a1f5
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
£30,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

NEEDHAM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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