Award

2025-08-22 09:00 - QBE291 Haverhill to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham & Pushforward, Rougham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 08:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the supply of passenger transport services in Suffolk, under the project titled "2025-08-22 09:00 - QBE291 Haverhill to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham & Pushforward, Rougham". This award stage, which was initiated as a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, falls under the transport services category (CPV code 60000000). The contract was awarded on 27th August 2025 to Kemal Ipek T/A Smart Travel. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd September 2025 until 31st July 2026, with services provided in the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender represents significant business opportunities for organisations in the transport industry, particularly those experienced in providing extensive passenger transport services. Companies that can provide comprehensive and flexible transport solutions could benefit greatly from participation in similar tenders. Such contracts appeal to well-established transport providers with the capability to cover a broad geographic area, including international destinations. The involvement of Suffolk County Council as the contracting authority also demonstrates a stable and ongoing demand for efficient transport services within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-22 09:00 - QBE291 Haverhill to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham & Pushforward, Rougham - 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. Haverhill to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham & Pushforward, Rougham. 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 Friday 22nd August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 19th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7de902b-656b-46dd-a61b-36f0e4bd97c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e57bf1-023a-4a9b-854f-bd1bdfbbaf61
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
£33,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

KEMAL IPEK T/A SMART TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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