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2025-04-16 09:00 - QOC756 Hacheston to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Apr 2025 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process titled "QOC756 Hacheston to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD". Categorised under Transport services (excluding Waste transport), this contract involves providing passenger transport services from Hacheston to Acorn Park School located in Banham, Norfolk. The contract, worth £195,253.5, was awarded to a-z private hire services ltd. The project's procurement process, which was initiated through a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System, concluded with a submission deadline of 16th April 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 23rd April 2025 and extend until 31st July 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, especially those capable of providing consistent and reliable transport solutions over an extended period. Businesses that can meet these requirements and offer competitive pricing would be well-suited to engage in similar tender opportunities. This specific contract could help such businesses expand their client base and establish long-term partnerships with local authorities like Suffolk County Council. It also highlights the importance of staying informed about dynamic purchasing systems and their associated competitive processes to secure substantial public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-04-16 09:00 - QOC756 Hacheston 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. Hacheston 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 Wednesday 16th April 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 14th April 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0938af8-30e8-457b-bf0d-d644e4c152e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b61c3a4-7e53-445c-a553-860c78e7189e
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
£195,253 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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