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2025-08-20 09:00 - QBE130 Mildenhall to Nowton Park Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Aug 2025 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves a competitive tender for passenger transport services, categorised under the industry of Transport Services (excluding waste transport). The contract concerns the route from Mildenhall to Nowton Park in Bury St Edmunds, UK, within the United Kingdom, and has reached the award stage. Proposals for this tender were due by 09:00 on 20th August 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026. This procurement was pursued under a dynamic purchasing system, without specific procurement method details provided.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing efficient and reliable passenger transportation solutions. The awarded contract, valued at £7,144, highlights growth potential for firms in this sector. While the tender was not marked for suitability by SMEs or VCSEs, companies with substantial operational capacities and industry expertise are likely to benefit from such contracts. Businesses based in Britain or those with a regional presence in Suffolk might find this a strategic opportunity to expand their local service offerings and establish strong relationships with governmental bodies such as Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-20 09:00 - QBE130 Mildenhall to Nowton Park 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. Mildenhall to Nowton Park 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 Wednesday 20th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 15th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcd4af45-7555-417c-a6e8-931125d371b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52642aa6-fe4c-472f-bbf6-f066c2e39d37
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
£7,144 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

FIRST STOP TRAVEL EA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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