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title: "QOC822 09:00 2025-09-02 East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, Colchester, Essex - AWARD"
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# QOC822 09:00 2025-09-02 East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d8797af-3fc7-4955-960d-3b52c97cdc5a

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport service, focusing on routes from East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, Colchester, Essex. The tender, identified as "QOC822," falls under the category of transport services excluding waste transport, as per the CPV classification 60000000. This contract was awarded to Nash Auto Ltd as of 2nd September 2025 and covers a period from 3rd September 2025 until 31st July 2026. The procurement involved a mini competition against an existing Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, with a submission deadline at 09:00 on 2nd September 2025.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector to expand their operations by participating in similar procurement opportunities. Companies specialising in passenger transport that can provide reliable services for academic and regional travel would be well-suited to compete. Though this particular opportunity is complete, there may be future tenders within the same framework where innovative, cost-effective transport providers can find growth potential by engaging with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport and other public entities.

## 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. QOC822 09:00 2025-09-02 East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, 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 2025-09-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-09-01 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2566fa-b0b7-436f-b8ee-70514f616eb9 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,973 |
| 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 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | NASH AUTO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2566fa-b0b7-436f-b8ee-70514f616eb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2566fa-b0b7-436f-b8ee-70514f616eb9
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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