Award

2025-04-01 09:00 - QBE239 Martlesham to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2025 at 15:34

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08 Apr 2025 at 11:05

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03 Apr 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services, specifically for passenger transport from Martlesham to Riverwalk School in Bury St Edmunds. This contract was part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System titled 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services', referenced by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage now is the award stage, and key dates include the deadline for submissions on 1st April 2025 and a clarification deadline on 31st March 2025. The contract period starts on 23rd April 2025 and runs until 31st July 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services to expand their reach and secure substantial, long-term contracts. The contract's value of £132,377.26 makes it attractive for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Companies like A K Cars, which already succeeded in this mini competition, are prime examples of businesses well-suited to such opportunities, provided they can meet the stringent requirements set by Suffolk County Council. The selective procurement method ensures that only qualifying businesses with proven capabilities compete, potentially boosting their market presence and growth.

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Notice Title

2025-04-01 09:00 - QBE239 Martlesham to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Martlesham to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 09:00 Tuesday 1st April 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 31st March 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac2553f0-bac4-47ae-bd0c-b2d9fc2162ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e364a7b8-f440-4bd5-a6f5-841a2265007b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£132,377 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

A K CARS

SHAHIDUL ISLAM T/A FINEST CARS OPERATOR

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