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title: "2025-08-04 09:00 - QOC788 Sudbury to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD"
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# 2025-08-04 09:00 - QOC788 Sudbury to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-149d8d20-1f56-4e42-b1b3-a2bac85b4d9e

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed a public procurement process for providing passenger transport services from Sudbury to Doucecroft School in Colchester, Essex. This project, identified by the title "QOC788 Sudbury to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD," was conducted under a dynamic purchasing system with a competitive tendering method. The procurement focussed on the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, and was part of a mini competition based on an OJEU Notice. The contract was awarded on 7th August 2025, with the service commencement slated from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The tender process was concluded on 4th August 2025, with additional deadlines for clarification questions on 28th July 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of efficiently, safely, and reliably providing passenger transport over the defined term. Such contracts can significantly bolster growth by ensuring steady revenue through long-term service provision. While the ability to engage in dynamic purchasing systems is vital for participation, companies with a consistent track record in the field will find the competition well-suited to augment their service portfolio and secure a foothold in government tenders.

## Notice

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. Sudbury to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex. 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 Monday 4th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 28th July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd24ba40-9dc2-4b3d-a001-edbd3ae24817 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £278,768 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CALL A CAB IPSWICH; NICE TRAVEL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 13:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd24ba40-9dc2-4b3d-a001-edbd3ae24817
- 10 Oct 2025 at 13:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd24ba40-9dc2-4b3d-a001-edbd3ae24817
- 7 Aug 2025 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd24ba40-9dc2-4b3d-a001-edbd3ae24817

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd24ba40-9dc2-4b3d-a001-edbd3ae24817
  10th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

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