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2025-12-11 09:00 - QOC290 Clare, Acton & Great Cornard to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council initiated a contracting process for passenger transport services, specifically from Clare, Acton & Great Cornard to Doucecroft School in Colchester, Essex. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. This tender is a call-off from a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), and the procurement method used is selective competition. The process is now at the award stage, with Suffolk County Council being the buying organisation. The contract is active from 15th December 2025 to 31st July 2030. Key dates included a deadline for submissions on 11th December 2025, and clarification questions had to be submitted by 10th December 2025. The location for delivery services covers Ipswich, Suffolk, and extends to various regions including British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services to participate in a well-defined service agreement. Given the nature of services, transport companies with expertise in providing reliable and efficient passenger services would be well-suited to compete. With contracts awarded to companies like 24x7 Ltd and COOKS PRIVATE HIRE, the process showcases prospects for SMEs to engage in public procurement, although the awarded businesses in this instance are not classified as providing services suitable for SMEs. Businesses with capabilities in logistical operations and client transport services should consider this sector for expansion and benefit from long-term contractual obligations in domestic and regional service areas.

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Notice Title

2025-12-11 09:00 - QOC290 Clare, Acton & Great Cornard to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - 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. Clare, Acton & Great Cornard to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex. 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 11th December 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 10th December 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cee9b409-963d-4e46-b329-93ef25fd7186
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc98a00-56e3-43e8-87f7-1aaed0915ad4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£216,816 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

Contact Name
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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
2
Supplier Names

24X7

COOKS PRIVATE HIRE

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