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QOC828 2025-09-15 (0900) Ipswich - Hobart High School, Loddon, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Sep 2025 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed the procurement process titled "QOC828 2025-09-15 (0900) Ipswich - Hobart High School, Loddon, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD" in the transport services sector, specifically excluding waste transport. The process was part of a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, with a significant contract award announced on 16th September 2025. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, the procurement process reached the award stage, with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 15th September 2025 and the clarification questions deadline on 12th September 2025. The contract period for the awarded service starts on 22nd September 2025, ending on 31st August 2026, and an extension option is available until 31st July 2027.

This awarded tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing transport services, especially those capable of offering small passenger vehicle transport solutions. Firms similar to the supplier MFL Taxis, which successfully secured the contract, would find such opportunities advantageous as they allow for business growth and expansion into delivering reliable school transport services. Companies with established experience in service delivery within a specified time frame and compliance with council requirements would be well-suited to compete in this procurement sphere, leveraging the high-value contracts that local councils frequently offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC828 2025-09-15 (0900) Ipswich - Hobart High School, Loddon, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QOC828 2025-09-15 (0900) Ipswich - Hobart High School, Loddon, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) 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 on 15/09/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 12/09/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c97500fa-5fe0-4071-af16-cff868347ca8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46379964-fb3e-44ca-b4a5-d9d98133ccd9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£47,101 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 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
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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

MFL TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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