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QLT004 2025-03-12 (0900) Ipswich to Pakefield High School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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13 Mar 2025 at 10:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "QLT004 2025-03-12 (0900) Ipswich to Pakefield High School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD". This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement was announced on 13 March 2025, with a submission deadline on 12 March 2025. The contract period is set from 17 March 2025 to 4 July 2025. The procurement method details were not specified. The project's delivery address includes various locations such as Ipswich, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for transport service providers looking to expand their business in the public sector. Companies that specialise in passenger transport services and have the capability to meet the requirements for a small vehicle to operate school transport routes would be well-suited for this type of tender. The contract, valued at GBP 8233.65, was awarded to Royal Rides, highlighting the potential for similar enterprises to secure profitable government contracts. By participating in such competitive procurement processes, businesses can establish a foothold in the public transport sector and leverage this for further growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLT004 2025-03-12 (0900) Ipswich to Pakefield High School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QLT004 2025-03-12 (0900) Ipswich to Pakefield High School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle) 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 12/03/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 11/03/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b11a829f-b21a-43d9-879a-6be1e18ce738
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b96ea5ab-c7c8-4c3c-8706-7282672b6205
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
£8,233 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 4 Jul 2025 1-6 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
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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

ROYAL RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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