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2025-10-09 09:00 - QBE332 Ipswich to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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09 Oct 2025 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Ipswich, has completed the tendering process for the supply of passenger transport services between Ipswich and Lyward Colley Workshops in Bradfield St George. The procurement process, employing a dynamic purchasing system, culminated in the award stage with Royal Rides being selected as the supplier. The contract is valued at £13,187.52 and will commence on 13th October 2025, running through to 31st July 2026. The industry category focuses on transport services, excluding waste transport, and the procurement was facilitated through a mini competition under OJEU Notice Id 2018/S 031-067685. The deadline for returned submissions was 9:00 AM on 9th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in transport services to expand their portfolio and enhance their standings within the public sector. Although this particular contract is complete, businesses similar to Royal Rides, particularly those that are capable of meeting the logistical demands of passenger transport across various regions, could benefit from monitoring similar upcoming tenders. Engaging in such procurement processes provides a strategic avenue for business growth and the potential to establish long-term relationships with public bodies like Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-10-09 09:00 - QBE332 Ipswich to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - 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 Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George. 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 Thursday 9th October 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 8th October 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0392a08a-c795-459e-9364-a5a7c8c3fbe0
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
£13,187 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 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

ROYAL RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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