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QIP356 0900 2025-12-05 Ipswich - St Margaret's primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Dec 2025 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for providing Passenger Transport Services at St Margaret's primary school in Ipswich. The contract, awarded on 5th December 2025, is aimed at delivering transport services using a 4-seated vehicle. This process falls within the transport services category, excluding waste transport. The procurement utilised an unspecified method, with the awarding stage now marked as complete. Key dates included the deadline for submissions on 5th December 2025 at 0900, with the contract period spanning from 8th December 2025 to 31st July 2029. Delivery locations cover Ipswich, the United Kingdom, and various British territories.

This tender award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Although not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it requires capable suppliers with expertise in managing transport logistics across multiple territories. Loyal Express Cabs Ltd, the awarded supplier, will execute the services, reflecting prospects for similar companies to enter the competitive sphere. Businesses poised to deliver efficient and punctual transport solutions tailored to educational facilities stand to benefit from this model, encouraging growth in sectors supporting public transport infrastructure. The comprehensive contract period ensures a stable partnership for selected suppliers, potentially fostering long-term operational expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP356 0900 2025-12-05 Ipswich - St Margaret's primary school, 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. QIP356 0900 2025-12-05 Ipswich - St Margaret's primary school, 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 2025-12-05 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-12-04 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0db6f20f-80fb-465a-b0a9-1a969968b980
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5ba503-5929-49a7-92bf-7a67ff47d589
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
£41,332 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 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

LOYAL EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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