Award

2025-07-18 09:00 - QBE178 Haverhill to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

28 Jul 2025 at 09:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "QBE178 Haverhill to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds," which falls under the transport services category. This award pertains to a contract facilitated via a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, initially published under the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. With the award having been announced on 21 July 2025, the contract commences on 3 September 2025 and is set to terminate by 31 July 2030. The procurement process was conducted in Suffolk, United Kingdom, with significant deadlines noted: submissions were due on 18 July 2025, and clarification questions were required by 15 July 2025.

This procurement offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for established transport service providers capable of fulfilling long-term contract requirements. The awarded contract, valued at £171,000, is set to be executed by Star Cabs LTD, indicating a focus on reliable and efficient passenger transport services within the Suffolk region. Businesses experienced in delivering services across diverse geographical locations, including the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe, might find similar opportunities advantageous for expanding their reach and portfolio in transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary and community social enterprises might need to reassess capabilities if targeting future similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-07-18 09:00 - QBE178 Haverhill to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. - 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. Haverhill to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Friday 18th July 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 15th July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9bf8fde-f229-4cfe-ad71-1cb933e383ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e58f04-f1dd-441d-aa40-0470e598d5b1
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
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 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

STAR CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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