Award

QIP069 2025-10-30 0900 Stowupland to St Christopher's Academy 103A Renfrew Rd, Ipswich IP4 3HG (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

30 Oct 2025 at 11:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently awarded a contract for passenger transport services titled "QIP069 2025-10-30 0900 Stowupland to St Christopher's Academy," requiring a 4-seater vehicle. This procurement, classified under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category, involves a journey from Stowupland to Ipswich, United Kingdom. The award was made through a mini competition against an established Dynamic Purchasing System. Relevant dates include a tender period ending on 30th October 2025, with the contract commencing on 4th November 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026. The procurement status is complete, and the value of the award amounts to £4,161.76.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those not seeking participation as an SME or VCSE. Companies adept in providing reliable and timely transport services across the United Kingdom would find this contract a promising prospect to enhance their portfolio and increase revenue. The procurement method facilitated by Suffolk County Council allows suppliers like Cabs Smart to participate in fair competition, demonstrating that high standards and competitive pricing can open avenues for business expansion in the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP069 2025-10-30 0900 Stowupland to St Christopher's Academy 103A Renfrew Rd, Ipswich IP4 3HG (4-seater 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. QIP069 2025-10-30 0900 Stowupland to St Christopher's Academy 103A Renfrew Rd, Ipswich IP4 3HG (4-seater 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 2025-10-30 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-10-23 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09c57408-299c-4735-842b-0c74eb826f11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be76eaa2-6a96-466f-9496-a485b592bdba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£4,161 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 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

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

CABS SMART

Further Information

Notice Documents

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