Award

EE321, 0900 2025-05-15, Gislingham to Thorndon Church of England Primary School (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

16 May 2025 at 08:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services, specifically focusing on the route from Gislingham to Thorndon Church of England Primary School, with four seats available. This award falls under the CPV classification 60000000, indicating transport services, excluding waste transport. The process, which utilised a mini competition method under a Dynamic Purchasing System, concluded with an award on 16th May 2025. The contract is set to run from 19th May 2025 until 31st July 2028. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, the contracting authority ensures all submissions met the deadline of 15th May 2025 and provided a separate deadline for clarification questions on 13th May 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of operating within Suffolk and related British territories. While the contract does not favour SMEs or VCSE organisations, companies with the capacity to deliver reliable and efficient transport services can leverage this opportunity to secure a long-term partnership with a local authority. Fast Cabs Ipswich LTD, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to thrive, offering potential growth in the public transport sector across county regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EE321, 0900 2025-05-15, Gislingham to Thorndon Church of England Primary 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. EE321, 0900 2025-05-15, Gislingham to Thorndon Church of England Primary 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 2025-05-15. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-05-13 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8ac7c8d-e5a5-4a00-90ff-92e9065b3137
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1426b3-17f3-439c-a7e1-e92f0d780cbb
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
£53,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 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

FAST CABS IPSWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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