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QBE057 09:00 2025-08-27 Bures St Mary & Sudbury, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Minden House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process to deliver passenger transport services as part of a dynamic purchasing system. The specific contract, titled "QBE057," involves transporting passengers from Bures St Mary and Sudbury, Suffolk, to West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds. This contract is categorised under the industry of transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award granted to AAA Cabs Ltd. The contract runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2028. Key dates included a submission deadline of 27th August 2025, with clarification questions due by 19th August 2025. The value of the awarded contract is £64,752 GBP.

This procurement opportunity provides substantial potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialised in passenger transport services. Given its scope and duration, it offers a stable source of revenue over the nearly three-year period. Businesses with experience in logistical coordination and localised transport services would find this contract particularly suitable. Companies within the UK, especially those already engaged in similar frameworks, are well-positioned to leverage their expertise and capacity for efficient service delivery in the British region. The contract was awarded through a competitive mini competition as part of a dynamic purchasing system, signalling an active interest in innovative and efficient transport solutions for educational institutions.

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Notice Title

QBE057 09:00 2025-08-27 Bures St Mary & Sudbury, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Minden House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - 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. QBE057 09:00 2025-08-27 Bures St Mary & Sudbury, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Minden House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 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 2025-08-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-19 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4f7cebc-1c12-4fa2-8c04-2ecc904d591f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/600dea63-e231-4217-968e-f79b505e3e36
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
£64,752 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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

AAA CABS

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