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2025-08-28 TN129 Bury St.Edmunds to Ixworth High School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Sep 2025 at 08:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed a procurement process for the provision of transport services from Bury St.Edmunds to Ixworth High School. This tender was part of a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, identified by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The award stage of this procurement was completed on 5th September 2025. The contract is set to begin on 3rd September 2025 and will extend until 31st August 2028, with the possibility of extension up to 31st July 2029. The total contract is valued at £109,082.80, and was awarded to 24x7 Ltd. The procurement falls under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport, with delivery intended for several areas including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing transport services, particularly those experienced in managing school transportation contracts. It highlights the demand within this sector for reliable service providers who can operate efficiently across diverse locations such as the United Kingdom and potential international territories. Companies like 24x7 Ltd, which was successful in securing this contract, are well-suited due to their expertise and established presence in the industry. While this opportunity has concluded, businesses with a focus on scalable transport solutions should monitor similar opportunities within Suffolk County Council and other governmental bodies to aid growth and expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-28 TN129 Bury St.Edmunds to Ixworth High School - 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. 2025-08-28 TN129 Bury St.Edmunds to Ixworth High School 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 THURSDAY 28TH AUGUST 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 26TH AUGUST 2025 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea64a9d1-3ad4-4cc8-b58f-d7089da0d8d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205af562-c448-4677-ae04-af47bb2b348c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£109,082 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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