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QSB426 0900 2025-10-13 Ipswich - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Oct 2025 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the transport services needed at Wetheringsett Manor School in Wetheringsett Cum Brockford, with Universal Cabs Ltd awarded the contract. The procurement, identified under the tender ID IT-368-19599-QSB426, involves the supply of a 4-seated vehicle and a personal assistant. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport, classified under CPV code 60000000. The contract spans from 15th October 2025 to 31st July 2029. Although the procurement method details remain unspecified, the process adhered to the dynamic purchasing system regulations noted in the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies skilled in delivering passenger transport services. With a contract value exceeding £115,000, enterprises specialized in tailored transport provisions, especially those with capabilities to offer niche services such as vehicles accompanied by personal assistants, would find this opportunity highly lucrative. Although not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses within the transport service sector can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio, particularly in the Suffolk region and related territories listed under delivery addresses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB426 0900 2025-10-13 Ipswich - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual 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. QSB426 0900 2025-10-13 Ipswich - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual 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 0900 2025-10-13. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-10-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-057881c4-bcb9-4557-b685-127a10da047c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fb5e8d-4a8a-4cbc-8ea2-a549e9f99253
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£115,792 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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