Award

IP221, 0900 2025-09-25, Ipswich to Claydon High School (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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25 Sep 2025 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "IP221, 0900 2025-09-25, Ipswich to Claydon High School (4 seats)" was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, as classified by CPV code 60000000. This award is part of the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services, as noted in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 25th September 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 29th September 2025 and will end on 31st July 2026. The location of service delivery is primarily in the United Kingdom, covering areas in and around Suffolk. The procurement method and specific procurement process type are not specified in the document.

This tender creates significant business opportunities, especially for companies in the passenger transport sector looking to expand within the United Kingdom. While the procurement is not directly targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of providing transport services would find it to be a lucrative opportunity due to the government's substantial investment in the contract worth £7,885 GBP, awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd. Companies with experience in managing local transport services and familiarity with servicing school routes could particularly benefit from pursuing similar future contracts announced by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IP221, 0900 2025-09-25, Ipswich to Claydon 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. IP221, 0900 2025-09-25, Ipswich to Claydon 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 2025-09-25. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-24 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7e072db-425d-4aa7-89fa-c513580fb01b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120f1952-331c-4ede-8d54-9b8659b362fa
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
£7,885 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

HAWK EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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