Award

2025-02-18 09:00 - QBE235 Newmarket to County High School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

18 Feb 2025 at 14:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for passenger transport services, specifically the route from Newmarket to County High School, Bury St Edmunds. The procurement falls under the transport services category and has been concluded under a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System. The tendering process was completed by 18th February 2025, with a deadline for clarification questions set for 17th February 2025. The contract period begins on 27th February 2025 and will run until 31st July 2028, providing an opportunity to serve key locations including the United Kingdom and various international territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, as Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport supports participation from small and medium-sized enterprises. The awarded contract, valued at £26,511.84, was secured by First Stop Travel EA limited. Businesses with expertise in transportation and logistics services, particularly those experienced in passenger transport, would find this procurement beneficial for growth. The long-term nature of this contract offers stable revenue and the possibility of establishing a continued partnership with local government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-02-18 09:00 - QBE235 Newmarket to County High School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Newmarket to County High School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Tuesday 18th February 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 17th February 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea034492-7cd6-4fc8-bd9c-2f083fe5cc5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6ac9cd-9bae-44ed-a0a7-26a17738c2f1
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
SME
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
£26,511 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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

FIRST STOP TRAVEL EA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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