Award

QFX005 0900 2025-07-22 FELIXSTOWE to PROJECTION EDUCATION, FELIXSTOWE FERRY CENTRE, FERRY ROAD, IP11 9RT (4-seater vehicle with Passenger assistant required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

22 Jul 2025 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process for transport services, focused on providing a four-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant for routes between Felixstowe and the Felixstowe Ferry Centre. The procurement, identified under the dynamic purchasing system, aimed to supply passenger transport services, falling within the broader transport services industry category. The award stage was reached on 22nd July 2025, with a planned contract period from 5th September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The process utilized a mini competition method, and the involved buying organisation is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of offering passenger transport solutions with support staff. "Good to go rides ltd" was the successful supplier, which indicates a competitive advantage for firms with similar capabilities and experience. The opportunity is particularly significant for organisations looking to expand their service provisions in the Suffolk area, thereby addressing regional transport needs and potentially establishing longer-term contracts with public authorities.

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Notice Title

QFX005 0900 2025-07-22 FELIXSTOWE to PROJECTION EDUCATION, FELIXSTOWE FERRY CENTRE, FERRY ROAD, IP11 9RT (4-seater vehicle with Passenger assistant 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. QFX005 0900 2025-07-22 FELIXSTOWE to PROJECTION EDUCATION, FELIXSTOWE FERRY CENTRE, FERRY ROAD, IP11 9RT (4-seater vehicle with Passenger assistant 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 2025-07-22 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-07-15 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7dd99b8-b322-4ec8-8b11-dc625a2753e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2016bb46-5bc2-4d82-8906-3af50322b49f
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
£18,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 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

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

GOOD TO GO RIDES

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