Award

2025-11-24 09:00 - QOC850 Thorndon to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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24 Nov 2025 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded an award process for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from Thorndon to Acorn Park School in Banham, Norfolk. The procurement falls under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport, and is detailed under CPV code 60000000. The contracting authority resides at Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This process, part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, is in the Award stage with the contract period extending from 27th November 2025 to 31st July 2030. The procurement had a submission deadline of 9:00 AM on 24th November 2025, with clarification questions required by 21st November 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £320,936.45, was granted to 24x7 Ltd. The council retains the right to extend the contract until 31st July 2033.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in passenger transport services to engage with local government projects and establish a robust footprint in Norfolk. Companies with capabilities in efficiently managing transport logistics over long-term contracts are well-suited for such tenders. Although targeting larger enterprises, given the contract size and scope, this project allows businesses to affirm their service delivery competencies and expand their portfolio in collaboration with county-level authorities. The awarded supplier, 24x7 Ltd, would likely showcase expertise in handling structured transport services, presenting a benchmark for potential future competitions. This initiative encourages businesses to prepare for further opportunities by demonstrating value and compliance with public sector demands, thus fostering growth within the transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-11-24 09:00 - QOC850 Thorndon to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - 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. Thorndon to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 Monday 24th November 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 21st November 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed7d0358-f858-474d-9e35-891c55b18101
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c81260-af21-4b67-ac3f-7dc3303b8839
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
£320,936 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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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