Award

2025-08-04 09:00 - QOC787 Stowmarket to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, has been completed for the transport services from Stowmarket to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex. This contract falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and covers a diverse range of delivery locations, including the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 5th August 2025. The awarded supplier, Universal Cabs Ltd, will start services from 4th September 2025 with the contract lasting until 31st July 2030. Key dates for the tender included a clarification deadline on 28th July 2025 and submission deadline on 4th August 2025, both by 9:00 BST.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for transport service providers capable of fulfilling long-term contracts. Organisations specialising in transportation, especially those with experience in school transport services, would find this tender beneficial for expanding their market presence in Suffolk and Essex regions. Although the procurement method details are unspecified, the selection through a mini competition suggests active competition where only businesses meeting high standards were considered. This contract, with a total value of £191,900, presents a lucrative opportunity for experienced transport service companies looking to enhance their portfolio by strategic involvement in dynamic passenger transport systems.

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Notice Title

2025-08-04 09:00 - QOC787 Stowmarket 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. Stowmarket 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 Monday 4th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 28th July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8a43601-2d0d-4f86-a5dc-63a38cca26f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc8b5a02-1a63-4212-8f79-63f3fe0120c0
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
£191,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 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 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
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSAL CABS

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