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QSB007 0900 2025-09-23 Bury St Edmunds - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed an award for a public procurement process titled "QSB007 0900 2025-09-23 Bury St Edmunds - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required)." This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport. The process was part of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The procurement sought service delivery at multiple locations, including Bury St Edmunds, with the contract period commencing on 24th September 2025 and running until 31st July 2030. The award, valued at £91,982.80, was granted to A-Z Private Hire Services Ltd. The procurement process originated on 23rd September 2025, and all queries had to be submitted by 22nd September 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing small passenger vehicles. Companies that offer tailored transport solutions for educational institutions would find this contract lucrative, given the requirement for a 4-seated vehicle. The contract's duration and value imply a substantial engagement, providing a steady stream of income and a chance to establish a long-term partnership with a local government entity like Suffolk County Council. This opportunity could be best suited for private hire companies or SMEs with proven reliability and flexibility in transport operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB007 0900 2025-09-23 Bury St Edmunds - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle 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. QSB007 0900 2025-09-23 Bury St Edmunds - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle 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 0900 2025-09-23. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-22 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f074449f-6b0b-40c0-9c08-28d15161cd9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266698e2-3bd0-4594-a4a0-7a3758065771
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
£91,982 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 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

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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