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QIP157 0900 2025-06-30 Felixstowe - Sir Bobby Robson school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council conducted a procurement process titled "QIP157 0900 2025-06-30 Felixstowe - Sir Bobby Robson School, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD". This process falls within the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, under a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The procurement involved selective methods via mini-competition, with submissions due by 30th June 2025. The contract commenced on 3rd September 2025 and is set to end on 31st July 2030, with potential extension up to 31st July 2031. The process has progressed to the award stage, with Suffolk County Council as the buying organisation, based in Ipswich, Suffolk.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies in the transport services sector capable of providing passenger transport solutions. Given the nature of a Dynamic Purchasing System, businesses with the ability to offer four-seated vehicles for specified routes are well-suited for such contracts. The call-off nature of the contract implies that businesses, especially SMEs with expertise in transport logistics within the United Kingdom and surrounding territories, can strategically compete and expand their service portfolio through continued engagement with Suffolk County Council and similar future opportunities. Hawk Express Cabs Ltd and Call A Cab Ipswich are the current suppliers, reflecting the project's adaptability and potential for future business participation.

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Notice Title

QIP157 0900 2025-06-30 Felixstowe - Sir Bobby Robson 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. QIP157 0900 2025-06-30 Felixstowe - Sir Bobby Robson 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 2025-06-30. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-06-27 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-106e2266-e1c0-4b66-ac60-06065945f62b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/131ff0d9-eb57-438d-af7e-1489669f83df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£95,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 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

CALL A CAB IPSWICH

HAWK EXPRESS CABS

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