Award

2025-08-21 09:00 - QBE929 Mildenhall to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council's Passenger Transport unit has completed a tendering process for transport services under the title "2025-08-21 09:00 - QBE929 Mildenhall to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds". This procurement falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category with a CPV code of 60000000. The process concluded with an award on 22nd August 2025, following a competitive procedure against a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract begins on 3rd September 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030. The project services a route from Mildenhall to Riverwalk School in Bury St Edmunds, with Suffolk County Council serving as the buying authority.

This award presents significant business opportunities particularly for organisations like transportation firms capable of providing consistent and reliable passenger transport services. Although the procurement did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, larger transportation providers with the experience and capacity to manage long-term service contracts are well-suited to similar future opportunities. The awarded value stands at £202,160, indicating a robust investment and potential revenue stream for successful bidders. With the contract now in the award stage, businesses can prepare to engage in similar tenders by building capabilities that align with the needs of large-scale transport projects such as those managed by Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Title

2025-08-21 09:00 - QBE929 Mildenhall to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Mildenhall to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 21st August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 18th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3220a0e-1804-4d6e-b674-b2e11b1f4a76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1008edaf-c865-4042-97af-ad429bc76917
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
£202,160 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

24X7

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