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QSB245 0900 2025-09-26 Stowmarket-Debenham High school, Stowmarket, Pathways skills academy, Baylham, and Innov8 Workshops, Rougham (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

26 Sep 2025 at 10:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for passenger transport services, led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, has reached the award stage. A contract for the transport of students across various educational institutions in Stowmarket and surrounding areas has been awarded under the Dynamic Purchasing System identified by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The competition required a 4-seated vehicle, with the contract starting on 29th September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026. The procurement falls under the transport services category (CPV code 60000000), applicable across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The award valued at £17,504.70 was announced on 26th September 2025, and Suffolk County Council's point of contact is Marina Akhmetzyanova.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of offering reliable passenger services. It is well-suited for businesses that specialize in educational logistics or small fleet operations. Companies like the newly awarded supplier, A2B Needham Market, exemplify the type of enterprises that can benefit from such contracts, helping to expand their service offerings within communities and support consistent revenue streams through county contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB245 0900 2025-09-26 Stowmarket-Debenham High school, Stowmarket, Pathways skills academy, Baylham, and Innov8 Workshops, Rougham (4-seated 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. QSB245 0900 2025-09-26 Stowmarket-Debenham High school, Stowmarket, Pathways skills academy, Baylham, and Innov8 Workshops, Rougham (4-seated 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 2025-09-26. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-25 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d025d4ad-c38c-43d2-85b5-9d884c455169
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7bdf00-852d-45e3-8f35-5f663285efde
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
£17,504 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 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

A2B NEEDHAM MARKET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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