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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System for the Supply of Passenger Transport Services

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:32.

Opportunity overview

Suffolk County Council (The Council) has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services. The Council is inviting suitably qualified operators to request to participate in the DPS for the provision of its Transport Services covering Private Hire, Hackney Carriage, PSV/PCV and other appropriately licenced vehicles. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your submission you will be invited by the Council to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout the duration of the DPS. Interested parties can find further information on our website https://www.suffolkonboard.com/working-with-suffolkonboard/bus-taxi-companies/ The Council proposes to enter into contracts for periods of up to 5 years, dependent on the requirement, with options to extend. Such extensions will be at the discretion of the Council and subject to satisfactory performance. A combination of Lots/routes may be tendered. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice. Please log into Suffolk Sourcing www.suffolksourcing.uk and search CD1204, and request to participate by completing and submitting the Selection Questionnaire.

Classification

  • CPV60000000 — Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
  • CPV60100000 — Road transport services

Lots

  • Vehicles 16 seats and largerValue not stated
  • Small and specialist vehicles below 16 seatsValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CD1204
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Electronic Auction
Yes
Has Dynamic Purchasing System
Yes

Electronic Auction

Description
The Council may conduct some mini-competitions by way of E-Auction. In such cases, mini-competition documentation will state that this is the case.

Tender Period

Ends
23 Feb 2029, 12:00

Classification

Id
60000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Vehicles 16 seats and larger
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The services subject of tenders generally falls within 3 categories; - Registered local bus services: Tenders will be issued in response to changes in commercial provision where there is a requirement identified for a replacement service. Near to the end of their term, current contracts will also be assessed as to their performance and where this is satisfactory invitations to tender will be issued for similar provision. The approximate annual spend is in the region of 3,436,200 GBP; - Home to school services: Tenders will be issued to provide transport for eligible students to educational centres. Transport is reviewed on an annual basis with new contracts usually commencing at the start of the academic year (September). The review will take into account the location of students attending each centre, current policy and student numbers. Vehicle sizes and routes are therefore subject to change. The approximate annual spend is in the region of 8,804,600 GBP; - Specialised transport services: Passenger transport provides access for young people and adults to specialised provision as it is required. Such provision is subject to short notice change meaning that contracts may end before the date stated and new contracts may be issued. The approximate annual spend is in the region of 72,100 GBP. Actual routes will be clarified within the mini competition documentation. Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 48 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. The extension will allow Suffolk County Council and potential bidders time to plan a suitable replacement under the Procurement Act 2023 that also takes into consideration the objectives of the National Procurement Policy Statement. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice. Value excluding VAT: 600,000,000 GBP

Renewal

Description
We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice.

Contract period

Ends
23 Feb 2029, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Small and specialist vehicles below 16 seats
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The services subject of tenders generally falls within 3 categories; - Registered local bus services: Tenders will be issued in response to changes in commercial provision where there is a requirement identified for a replacement service. Near to the end of their term, current contracts will also be assessed as to their performance and where this is satisfactory invitations to tender will be issued for similar provision. The approximate annual spend is in the region of 1,228,700 GBP; - Home to school services: Tenders will be issued to provide transport for eligible students to educational centres. Transport is reviewed on an annual basis with new contracts usually commencing at the start of the academic year (September). The review will take into account the location of students attending each centre, current policy and student numbers. Vehicle sizes and routes are therefore subject to change. The approximate annual spend is in the region of 4,731,300 GBP; - Specialised transport services: Passenger transport provides access for young people and adults to specialised provision as it is required. Such provision is subject to short notice change meaning that contracts may end before the date stated and new contracts may be issued. The approximate annual spend is in the region of 39,158,400 GBP. Actual routes will be clarified within the mini competition documentation. Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 48 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. The extension will allow Suffolk County Council and potential bidders time to plan a suitable replacement under the Procurement Act 2023 that also takes into consideration the objectives of the National Procurement Policy Statement. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice. Value excluding VAT: 600,000,000 GBP

Renewal

Description
We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice.

Contract period

Ends
23 Feb 2029, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH14

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road transport services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH14

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road transport services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic2
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-128774
Name
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH14
Locality
Ipswich
Postal Code
IP1 2BX
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-1146
Name
Suffolk County Council

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Ipswich
Postal Code
IP1 2BX
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Suffolk County Council

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Ipswich · UKH14 · IP1 2BX · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH14

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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