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QIP458 1100 2025-12-24 Felixstowe - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

09 Jan 2026 at 10:39

Award

29 Dec 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically requiring a 4-seated vehicle and a personal assistant for the Felixstowe to Woodbridge Road Academy in Ipswich. The procurement, identified by IT-368-19802-QIP458, operated through a selective procurement method as part of a mini competition within a dynamic purchasing system. This award, valued at £127,967.28, is categorised under transport services, excluding waste transport, and runs from 6th January 2026 to 31st July 2030. The award was published on 29th December 2025, following the deadline for submission on 24th December 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations involved in transport logistics would particularly benefit from engaging in such procurement activities. The contract, awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, underscores the potential for growth in providing specialised transport solutions. Businesses with the capability to supply vehicles and personnel compliant with specific transport requirements can leverage this framework to establish and grow their local government partnerships. The procurement process demonstrates an accessible entry point for qualified suppliers within the transport industry, amplifying business prospects for those meeting stringent service standards.

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Notice Title

QIP458 1100 2025-12-24 Felixstowe - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - 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. QIP458 1100 2025-12-24 Felixstowe - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 1100 2025-12-24 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1600 2025-12-23 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0164a122-6a3c-4ba4-a6ad-3deb66868ed3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668b9f1f-44b5-4168-b6cc-e58c7e4b4aa2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£257,580 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH

UNIVERSAL CABS

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