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QIP298 0900 2025-09-01 Morland church of England primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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08 Sep 2025 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport focused on the provision of a four-seated vehicle service for Morland Church of England Primary School in Ipswich. Categorised under transport services, the contract falls within the services industry and covers a wide array of locations including the British Oversea Territories and the UK. The process, identified as a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, has reached the award stage as of 8th September 2025. The resulting contract, awarded to Cabs Smart for a total value of GBP 47,500, initiates on 15th September 2025 and will end on 31st July 2030.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those adept at providing efficient and reliable school transport solutions. While Suffolk County Council has not specified preferences for SMEs or VCSEs in this case, businesses with a strong local presence or experience in similar transport contracts are well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities. The successful negotiation and acquisition of such contracts could facilitate business growth, stability, and enhanced market recognition within the public sector services realm.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP298 0900 2025-09-01 Morland church of England 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. QIP298 0900 2025-09-01 Morland church of England 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 2025-09-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-29 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11c3afbf-eeda-4e14-8f2a-aae3408acbc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4906f58d-88db-448d-b7d6-16a500420ce3
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
£47,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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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