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2025-03-27 TN169 Brettenham to Rattlesden Primary School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 Apr 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process titled "2025-03-27 TN169 Brettenham to Rattlesden Primary School - AWARD" in the transport services industry. The contract pertains to the provision of passenger transport services, specifically the route from Brettenham to Rattlesden Primary School. The procurement, executed through a mini-competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services (OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685), saw its award phase completed on 27 March 2025. Key dates include the service commencement on 22 April 2025, with the contract ending on 31 July 2026. The council holds the option to extend the contract until 31 July 2027, and the procurement status is 'complete', with no specified procurement method details provided.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialised in transport services, especially those capable of managing school transport routes. The awarded contract to Dan's Coach Travel highlights a valuable opportunity for similar companies to leverage their expertise in passenger transport services. Although the contract is currently awarded, companies in the industry can benefit by preparing for similar future tenders or potential extensions and demonstrating their capability to provide reliable and efficient transport services. Companies that are well-organised, punctual, and have extensive experience in the transport sector will find such opportunities particularly advantageous for expanding their business operations and building a commendable portfolio in public contracts.

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Notice Title

2025-03-27 TN169 Brettenham to Rattlesden Primary School - 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. 2025-03-27 TN169 Brettenham to Rattlesden Primary School 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 THURSDAY 27 MARCH 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is MONDAY 24TH MARCH 2025 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31 JULY 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6ee1200-cd8b-4ceb-96f5-6c04a97dada7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f0e2be-9582-4fe0-82bc-e63b533ca118
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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 PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Andrew Gee
Contact Email
andrew.gee@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
1
Supplier Name

DAN'S COACH TRAVEL

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