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QOC747 09:00 2025-03-12 Gt Cornard, Suffolk to Compass Community School, Little Clacton, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 Mar 2025 at 14:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "QOC747 09:00 2025-03-12 Gt Cornard, Suffolk to Compass Community School, Little Clacton, Essex." This tender falls under the Transport services industry category (CPV: 60000000) and involves passenger transport services. The procurement stage is award, with the contract having been awarded on 12th March 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 17th March 2025 and will end on 31st July 2028. This service will operate mainly within Suffolk and Essex, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of managing school transport routes. Universal Cabs Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £149,830.20 GBP. The contract offers a long-term engagement, fostering sustained business growth for transport providers. While the suitability criteria indicate the tender is non-exclusive to SMEs and VCSEs, established transport companies with the capability to deliver reliable services within the specified locations are ideal candidates for such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC747 09:00 2025-03-12 Gt Cornard, Suffolk to Compass Community School, Little Clacton, Essex - 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. QOC747 09:00 2025-03-12 Gt Cornard, Suffolk to Compass Community School, Little Clacton, Essex 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 2025-03-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-03-11 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae896f46-2b5b-4f61-a28f-7d972501e610
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32205b0-072f-4d62-a7d8-9116438f2054
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
£149,830 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 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
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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
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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