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QIP600 0900 2025-08-21 Shotley- Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 Aug 2025 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of transport services, specifically a 4-seated vehicle and a personal assistant for Rushmere Hall Primary School in Ipswich. The industry category for this procurement is transport services, excluding waste transport, with the procurement stage now at the award phase. The contract was officially awarded on 26th August 2025, with an effective start date of 3rd September 2025 and is set to run until 31st July 2030. The tender was conducted as a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System established following an OJEU Notice. The procurement process did not specify a particular procurement method and was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport service industry, especially those capable of providing specialised passenger services. It is particularly suited for companies like Hunterexpress Ltd, which emerged as the successful supplier. Leveraging this contract, businesses can enhance their service portfolio, ensuring a steady revenue stream over five years. Enterprises focusing on passenger logistics and those with experience in the education sector's transport needs stand to benefit greatly, as they can position themselves to meet the demand for consistent and reliable transport logistics in compliance with public sector standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP600 0900 2025-08-21 Shotley- Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA 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. QIP600 0900 2025-08-21 Shotley- Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA 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 2025-08-21. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-20 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-face35f2-a983-4ebe-9ccb-23023ecd8a8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcd6b5fe-97d7-4a76-8dfc-64e570cbed19
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
£79,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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

HUNTEREXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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