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QHL071 09:00 2025-07-17 Sudbury, Suffolk to Clements Primary Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Jul 2025 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involved a mini-competition for the provision of passenger transport services, as part of a dynamic purchasing system detailed in OJEU Notice 2018/S 031-067685. The contract, valued at £34,000.5 GBP, was awarded to 24x7 Ltd on 22nd July 2025. This tender focussed on transporting passengers from Sudbury, Suffolk to Clements Primary Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk within the transport services industry category. The key dates included the deadline for submissions on 17th July 2025 and the award announcement on the same date. The procurement stage is complete, paving the way for the contract's commencement on 2nd September 2025, and conclusion on 31st July 2026.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender are notable for companies specialising in transport services, excluding waste transport. This contract provides a strategic opportunity for operators in the passenger transportation sector to enhance their service portfolios and expand their business presence, specifically within the United Kingdom. Though not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport businesses that can provide reliable and efficient service within Suffolk and the broader UK can benefit from such contracts, potentially leading to further collaborations with local councils and public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHL071 09:00 2025-07-17 Sudbury, Suffolk to Clements Primary Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk - 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. QHL071 09:00 2025-07-17 Sudbury, Suffolk to Clements Primary Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk 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 2025-07-17. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-15 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6add1b2-367e-4d10-af97-a6376cbd54ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710bb35b-adcc-464f-b073-195a392a0c61
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
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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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