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QHL092 09:00 2025-08-05 Kedington, Haverhill, Suffolk to Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2025 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, seeking to provide passenger transport services as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, titled "QHL092 09:00 2025-08-05 Kedington, Haverhill, Suffolk to Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk," falls under the transport services category (CPV 60000000). The location for service delivery was outlined across various regions, including the UK and overseas territories. The procurement method was not specified, and the procurement stage was described as 'award', with the completion status confirmed on 5th August 2025. Key dates included a clarification deadline on 30th July 2025 and a submission deadline on 5th August 2025. The service contract is scheduled to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026.

The procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, specifically those able to meet the comprehensive transport needs across varied regional areas. Dash Travel UK Ltd emerged as the awarded supplier, indicating ideal suitability for companies with robust transportation service capabilities. While not exclusively targeting SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger transport companies with extensive resources and operational capacity could find similar contracts advantageous for business expansion and visibility within public sector engagements. The contract value is £6,460, providing a stepping stone for businesses looking to solidify their presence within local government transportation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHL092 09:00 2025-08-05 Kedington, Haverhill, Suffolk to Samuel Ward 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. QHL092 09:00 2025-08-05 Kedington, Haverhill, Suffolk to Samuel Ward 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 2025-08-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd1eba96-b277-41b5-8b73-77c3e12dbe29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4ab7088-b3e6-4fd1-bb84-534a8e03e1dd
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
£6,460 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 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 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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

DASH TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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