Award

2025-08-14 09:00 - QBE914 Sudbury to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 10:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process with the awarding of a contract titled "QBE914 Sudbury to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds" in the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport. The contract award was published on 21st August 2025, following the deadline for submissions on 14th August 2025. The procurement process used a dynamic purchasing system in line with OJEU guidelines. The contract, valued at GBP 34,770, will commence on 3rd September 2025 and will end on 31st July 2026. The services are to be delivered primarily in the United Kingdom, with the award notification available on the Contracts Finder website.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses focused on passenger transport services, particularly those capable of competing within a dynamic purchasing framework. While opportunities are not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, transport service providers like Call A Cab Ipswich, the successful supplier, exemplify the type of business suited to leverage such contracts for growth. Companies with expertise in managing consistent, reliable transport routes, especially within educational settings, stand to benefit from this procurement opportunity. The contract facilitates access to the public sector marketplace, enabling businesses to enhance their service portfolio and credibility by executing public service transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-14 09:00 - QBE914 Sudbury 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. Sudbury 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-b3f430cb-2a44-41ed-989e-9e0004e90c5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d039d9b9-e509-4179-aa89-45be8007c094
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
£34,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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

CALL A CAB IPSWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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