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QSB266 0900 2025-06-27 Mildenhall - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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01 Jul 2025 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process for passenger transport services. The contract, titled "QSB266 0900 2025-06-27 Mildenhall - Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle required)," is classified under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport. The location for the procurement is Suffolk, with service delivery expected throughout the United Kingdom and globally, including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. The tender period concluded on 27th June 2025, with the contract period extending from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The procurement is a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, with Arrow Taxi Services Ltd selected as the supplier.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport service sector, especially those experienced in delivering vehicle-based passenger transportation. While the procurement method details are not specified, businesses could gain through engaging in similar public contracts across the United Kingdom or extending their reach to international locations. Suffolk County Council's initiative supports long-term service provision until 2030, offering potential for sustained growth and engagement. Businesses like taxi services and local vehicle rental companies without limitations for SMEs and VCSE involvement can find opportunities to expand their operational capabilities by aiming for larger regional or international contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB266 0900 2025-06-27 Mildenhall - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (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. QSB266 0900 2025-06-27 Mildenhall - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (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 2025-06-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-06-26 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2031

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4d645ba-5612-4126-94b6-9841246d3ffd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91d8117e-0a74-4180-86bd-0af9227d2b17
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
£133,380 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

ARROW TAXI SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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