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title: "2025-07-10 ML413 Lakenheath to Mildenhall College Academy - AWARD"
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# 2025-07-10 ML413 Lakenheath to Mildenhall College Academy - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb5aeaff-5364-4876-9f00-df82c317e5f6

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed a procurement process titled "2025-07-10 ML413 Lakenheath to Mildenhall College Academy - AWARD." This contract involves the supply of passenger transport services and falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement was conducted as a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System, with a tender process ending on 10th July 2025. The contract period extends from 3rd September 2025 to 31st August 2030, covering multiple locations, including the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a non-specified method and has reached the award stage, with the successful awarding to Neals Travel on 15th July 2025.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses engaged in passenger transport services to expand their operations by securing a significant contract with a reputable institution like Suffolk County Council. Businesses specialising in transport services, particularly within the public sector, would find this contract lucrative, enhancing their portfolio and reputation. However, it is noted that the procurement was not specifically targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that larger, established transport providers might have a competitive edge in such contracting processes.

## 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. 2025-07-10 ML413 Lakenheath to Mildenhall College Academy 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 THURSDAY 10TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 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/90f08892-c316-4429-a620-783037a0cc69 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £471,200 |
| 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 | NEALS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f08892-c316-4429-a620-783037a0cc69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f08892-c316-4429-a620-783037a0cc69
  21st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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