Award

2025-03-28 09:00 - QOC768 Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

28 Mar 2025 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically covering the route from Ipswich to Acorn Park School in Banham, Norfolk. This project falls under the transport services industry category (CPV code 60000000) and was procured through a mini competition against their established Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender process began with the issuance of a call for tender and culminated in the award on 28th March 2025, with the contract set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st July 2030. Key deadlines included the submission of tenders by 09:00 on 28th March 2025 and the deadline for clarification questions by 15:00 on 27th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. With an awarded contract value of £84,823.75, it offers a substantial and steady stream of revenue over the long contract period of over five years. Companies such as Fast Cabs Ipswich LTD, which won this award, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, particularly those with robust operational capacity and experience in the transport sector. This tender is particularly advantageous for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the Suffolk region and beyond, given the extensive delivery addresses that include various territories and countries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-03-28 09:00 - QOC768 Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - 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. Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 Friday 28th March 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 27th March 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c801dd22-8ad4-4ebf-b4b5-dd46fb3fb234
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0db8b4c-37a1-4c2c-901f-9df48caaf05a
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
£84,823 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 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

FAST CABS IPSWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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