Award

2025-08-05 09:00 - QTN038 Drinkstone & Elmswell to Ixworth High School, Ixworth - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

12 Aug 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process to secure passenger transport services, specifically for routes from Drinkstone & Elmswell to Ixworth High School in Suffolk. This procurement falls under the category of transport services, excluding waste transport, aligned with the CPV classification 60000000. The tendering process concluded with an award stage on 5th August 2025, marking the end of the tender period, with the contract period set to begin on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030. The procurement took place as a mini-competition within their Dynamic Purchasing System, and the awarded supplier is Kelly's Cabs (Alan Kelly). Key dates included a deadline for clarifications on 29th July 2025 and a final submission deadline on 5th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the passenger transport sector capable of delivering consistent and reliable services over a multi-year period. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically sought, the contract's long duration and significant value, amounting to £89,110, offer a stable income stream for successful bidders. Businesses equipped to cater to regional transport needs across specified geographical locations, including the British Oversea Territories and United Kingdom, would find this contract particularly advantageous. Companies capable of forging strong relationships with local government bodies and with experience in dynamic purchasing systems are well-prepared to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

2025-08-05 09:00 - QTN038 Drinkstone & Elmswell to Ixworth High School, Ixworth - 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. Drinkstone & Elmswell to Ixworth High School, Ixworth. 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 Tuesday 5th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 29th July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7289475-1258-4ccc-ac4f-a3cc7b3e2509
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06904dd6-1fa5-4a58-af5a-cd92a6936249
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
£89,110 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 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

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

KELLY'S CABS (ALAN KELLY

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