Award

2025-08-14 09:00 - QBE264 South Bury St Edmunds to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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15 Aug 2025 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "QBE264 South Bury St Edmunds to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds" under the industry category of transport services. The contracting process was conducted as part of a mini competition on the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The tender process concluded on the 14th of August 2025, with award details finalised on the 15th of August 2025. The contract commences on the 3rd of September 2025 and runs until the 31st of July 2026. The service location is Bury St Edmunds, and the selected supplier is A K Cars, based in Suffolk, United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in dynamic purchasing systems and mini competitions. Businesses that can provide efficient and reliable transport solutions for schools are well-suited to compete in such tenders, enhancing their portfolio by collaborating with local government bodies like Suffolk County Council. The contract value of £30,970 highlights a promising opportunity for growth in the regional transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-14 09:00 - QBE264 South Bury St Edmunds 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. South Bury St Edmunds 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 Thursday 14th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 8th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3f2cf99-4f88-4664-b35f-8aab4297b666
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b906ee-b523-43b9-9260-871a0f6e912e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£30,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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

A K CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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