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QIP683 0900 2025-09-15 Leiston - Reboot education, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services under the title "Reboot education, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)." This contract concerns the transportation needs for educational purposes in Leiston and Ipswich. Classified under transport services, and identified by CPV code 60000000, this tender was part of a selective procurement method called a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 17th September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The deadline for submission ended on 15th September 2025, with a total contract award value of £11,802.42.

This contract offers distinct opportunities for companies in the transport services industry, notably those specialising in passenger transport. Businesses with capabilities in efficiently managing small-scale transport logistics will find this contract beneficial for growth and establishing reliability in public sector procurement. Ideal competitors for such contracts include mid-sized enterprises accustomed to working with local governments, though the suitability criteria did not specifically favour SMEs or voluntary organisations. The contract has been awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd and A2B UK Travel Limited, illustrating the types of businesses that successfully navigate this procurement field.

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Notice Title

QIP683 0900 2025-09-15 Leiston - Reboot education, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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. QIP683 0900 2025-09-15 Leiston - Reboot education, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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 0900 2025-09-15 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-12 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-054502e0-8c29-40d5-91b9-f234d971020f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eabb5cd-53b1-4644-9ef2-8ba136a9efa8
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
Not specified

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
£11,802 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

A2B UK TRAVEL

HAWK EXPRESS CABS

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