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AWE001 0900 2025-03-10 Ipswich to Potsford Farm, Wickham Market Road Letheringham Suffolk IP13 0NB (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

12 Mar 2025 at 18:37

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for passenger transport services, specifically requiring a 4-seater vehicle for travel between Ipswich and Potsford Farm, Wickham Market Road, Letheringham, Suffolk. The industry category falls under transport services excluding waste transport. The contract was awarded on 10th March 2025, with submissions previously due by 9:00 on the same date and clarification questions due by 3rd March 2025. The contract period starts on 14th March 2025 and ends on 31st January 2030.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those with experience in dynamic purchasing systems. Although not specified as suitable for SMEs or voluntary community sector enterprises, companies such as Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, which won the contract with a value of £35,018.88, showcase the potential for local transport providers to secure long-term contracts with government bodies. This procurement exemplifies how transport service providers can expand their client base and establish trust with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

AWE001 0900 2025-03-10 Ipswich to Potsford Farm, Wickham Market Road Letheringham Suffolk IP13 0NB (4-seater 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. AWE001 0900 2025-03-10 Ipswich to Potsford Farm, Wickham Market Road Letheringham Suffolk IP13 0NB (4-seater 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 2025-03-10 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-03-03 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e72efb5f-1575-4a55-b13a-25a61feb4830
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0398e9f3-2f48-44f4-bae4-20910f45e428
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
£35,018 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 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
Tony Flack
Contact Email
tony.flack@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260678

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

HAWK EXPRESS CABS

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