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QOC803 2025-08-20 (0900) Bury St Edmunds to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 Aug 2025 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves the award of a contract for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically for a route from Bury St Edmunds to Aurora Eccles School using a 4-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and is situated primarily in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The award status of the contract is complete, with a value of £262,010, and the procurement stage is categorised as 'Award'. Key dates include the contract start date on 3rd September 2025 and an end date of 31st July 2030, with potential for extension until 2032. Suffolk County Council leveraged a mini-competition through its Dynamic Purchasing System for this award.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in passenger transport services. Companies like First Stop Travel EA limited, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate that small to medium enterprises involved in tailored transport services can thrive through such procurements. Businesses capable of providing specialised transport, particularly those with experience in regional or educational sector logistics, will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Providing efficient and reliable transport services as part of local or regional government contracts can significantly enhance their market position and credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC803 2025-08-20 (0900) Bury St Edmunds to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - 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. QOC803 2025-08-20 (0900) Bury St Edmunds to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) 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 on 20/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 19/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2032.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b010815e-446f-43bc-b714-8bd71eac073f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b78334b-48bb-42a9-8748-b5645061afe8
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
£262,010 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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

FIRST STOP TRAVEL EA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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