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QSC212 0900 2025-10-07 Lavenham - Leading lives, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 13:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed an award process for a public procurement contract titled "QSC212 0900 2025-10-07 Lavenham - Leading lives, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required)." This process falls under the transport services industry category, with a focus on passenger transport. The procurement activity was structured as a mini-competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, with key deadlines falling on 6th and 7th October 2025, marking the end of the tender period. The service delivery is expected to commence on 13th October 2025, extending through to 31st July 2026. The procurement was described as unspecified in method details and was completed with details being actively published on 7th October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, fostering engagement in local government transport services. Businesses that specialise in providing passenger transport solutions with a fleet capable of offering 4-seated vehicles might find this contract particularly attractive, especially those situated within or having capacity to deliver services across the United Kingdom and extended regions. Despite the completion of this particular award, firms looking to expand their portfolio in public contracts or aiming to establish a footprint in the transport services sector could leverage similar future opportunities with local councils like Suffolk County Council. The awarded contract, valued at £9,972.72, was secured by A2B Needham Market, showcasing the potential for businesses to engage in robust competitive bids within this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC212 0900 2025-10-07 Lavenham - Leading lives, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - 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. QSC212 0900 2025-10-07 Lavenham - Leading lives, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) 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 0900 2025-10-07. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-10-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6558639-f3ea-4e8c-a608-3768d7e7f622
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d7168f-c1d0-4834-af4c-887d05f15674
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
£9,972 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

A2B NEEDHAM MARKET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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