Award

2025-11-19 09:00 - QML064 Little Wratting to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

20 Nov 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "QML064 Little Wratting to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD". This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, specifically handling passenger transport services. The contract was awarded as part of a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The tender process concluded with an award on the 20th of November 2025, and the transport service contract will commence on the 24th of November 2025, running until the 31st of July 2027. The procurement is valued at £63,577.80 and was awarded to the supplier 24x7 Ltd. The procurement method and type remain unspecified, but the project's geographical reach includes several areas, including the United Kingdom and other international locations.

This awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the transport services sector. Companies equipped to handle regular transport services for educational institutions would benefit from similar tenders, especially those capable of efficiently managing logistics across various regions. While this specific tender is not oriented towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport companies or those with existing Dynamic Purchasing System partnerships with local councils are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. Success in such tenders can enhance business reputation and expand operational reach, providing a solid foundation for growth in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

2025-11-19 09:00 - QML064 Little Wratting to West Row Academy, West Row - 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. Little Wratting to West Row Academy, West Row. 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 Wednesday 19th November 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 17th November 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f41a5ef7-d88e-443c-8076-6c0d44e292ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376d20e7-8a75-4a9b-911a-8c1b6920840a
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
£63,577 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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