Award

2025-02-19 09:00 - QBE185 Barrow to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Feb 2025 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "2025-02-19 09:00 - QBE185 Barrow to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD" to IP Express Cabs. This contract falls under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport) with the CPV code 60000000. The procurement process is now at the Award stage, following a tender initiation. The procurement covers services between Barrow and Riverwalk School in Bury St Edmunds. Critical deadlines included a submission deadline of 09:00 on 19th February 2025 and a final clarification cut-off at 15:00 on 18th February 2025. The contract period commences on 24th February 2025 and runs until 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As the contract requires efficient and reliable transport solutions, businesses that can offer high-quality passenger transport services could benefit significantly. Companies experienced in school transport logistics, possessing a good track record of safety, punctuality, and service delivery, will be well-suited to compete for such contracts in future rounds or similar tenders. The contract’s substantial duration also provides a stable revenue stream for the awarded supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-02-19 09:00 - QBE185 Barrow 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. Barrow 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 Wednesday 19th February 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 18th February 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be9cda53-70e3-43c8-9438-e7db111182e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1269dbb2-5f81-4623-ac2e-d49fb4f32620
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
SME
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
£132,988 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 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

IP EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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