Award

2025-04-07 09:00 - QOC769 Little Waldingfield to The Edith Borthwick School, Braintree, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

07 Apr 2025 at 14:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "QOC769 Little Waldingfield to The Edith Borthwick School, Braintree, Essex." The procurement process falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category. This contract involves services in the United Kingdom and is classified under CPV code 60000000. The procurement stage is Award, with the award notice published on 7th April 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 22nd April 2025 and end on 31st July 2027. Key dates include submission and clarification deadlines on 7th and 3rd April 2025, respectively.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services. The contract value is £102,908.18, presenting a significant business chance for suitable suppliers. Although it isn't specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that specialise in reliable and quality transport services should consider competing for similar future tenders. The awarded supplier, Nice Travel Solutions Limited, exemplifies the potential for growth within this sector by successfully securing this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-04-07 09:00 - QOC769 Little Waldingfield to The Edith Borthwick School, Braintree, 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. Little Waldingfield to The Edith Borthwick School, Braintree, 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 7th April 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 3rd April 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e690b106-e81b-40dc-a975-1847b9b4e105
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e19fcd7-cd17-4df1-a3dd-969593ed8d02
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
£102,908 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
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
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

NICE TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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