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QIP058 0900 2025-05-08 Wrentham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 9HW (4seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

09 May 2025 at 09:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award phase for a tender seeking transport services, specifically the provision of a four-seater vehicle from Wrentham to Stone Lodge Academy in Ipswich, Suffolk. The tender falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport. The tender process commenced with submissions due by 9:00 AM on 8th May 2025 and had a strict cut-off for clarification questions by 6th May 2025. This contract will start on 12th May 2025 and is scheduled to end by 31st July 2029, covering a wide geographical area including the United Kingdom and several territories overseas. Suffolk County Council, the contracting authority, executed this tender under the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their operations across Ipswich and potentially to broader regions. The awarded supplier, Royal Rides, will be handling the transport needs for Suffolk County Council, but similar businesses with robust logistical capabilities could greatly benefit from such tender opportunities. This procurement offers a direct path for business growth, particularly for companies that can deliver efficient and reliable transport solutions. Although the procurement method is not specified, organisations capable of engaging in dynamic purchasing models would find this tender appealing and a potential platform for increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP058 0900 2025-05-08 Wrentham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 9HW (4seater vehicle required) - 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. QIP058 0900 2025-05-08 Wrentham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 9HW (4seater vehicle required) 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 2025-05-08. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-05-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c31e70a4-e5fe-4d34-b7eb-07df1c73a11b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183567a5-5c40-4ffa-bcb7-9a394452cbc3
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
£94,444 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 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
Tony Flack
Contact Email
tony.flack@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260678

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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