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2025-07-10 ML413 Lakenheath to Mildenhall College Academy - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Jul 2025 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed a procurement process titled "2025-07-10 ML413 Lakenheath to Mildenhall College Academy - AWARD." This contract involves the supply of passenger transport services and falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement was conducted as a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System, with a tender process ending on 10th July 2025. The contract period extends from 3rd September 2025 to 31st August 2030, covering multiple locations, including the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a non-specified method and has reached the award stage, with the successful awarding to Neals Travel on 15th July 2025.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses engaged in passenger transport services to expand their operations by securing a significant contract with a reputable institution like Suffolk County Council. Businesses specialising in transport services, particularly within the public sector, would find this contract lucrative, enhancing their portfolio and reputation. However, it is noted that the procurement was not specifically targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that larger, established transport providers might have a competitive edge in such contracting processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-07-10 ML413 Lakenheath to Mildenhall College Academy - 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. 2025-07-10 ML413 Lakenheath to Mildenhall College Academy 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 THURSDAY 10TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2033

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb5aeaff-5364-4876-9f00-df82c317e5f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f08892-c316-4429-a620-783037a0cc69
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
£471,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 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
Andrew Gee
Contact Email
andrew.gee@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

NEALS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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