Award

QSB432 09:00 2025-12-02 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Ringshall Primary School (Flourish Unit), Stowmarket, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

02 Dec 2025 at 11:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically from Hadleigh, Suffolk to Ringshall Primary School (Flourish Unit) in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Categorized under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport), this award stage reported an active contract, with a value of £13,016.52, effective from 3rd December 2025 until 31st July 2026. The procurement was conducted as a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, with Suffolk County Council based at Russell Road, Ipswich, as the contracting authority. The deadline for clarity submissions was 1st December 2025, with the tender submission closing on 2nd December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger services efficiently between specified locations. Companies like Universal Cabs Ltd, the awarded supplier, can leverage such contracts to enhance their service portfolios and expand their market presence. Though it does not explicitly target small or voluntary and community sector enterprises, large or established companies with the requisite transport capabilities and a strong operational base in Suffolk or the surrounding regions would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB432 09:00 2025-12-02 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Ringshall Primary School (Flourish Unit), Stowmarket, Suffolk - 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. QSB432 09:00 2025-12-02 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Ringshall Primary School (Flourish Unit), Stowmarket, Suffolk 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 09:00 2025-12-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-12-01 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14484d63-55b2-4fa0-8c85-ae0f8fd3cf79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636e7e15-f4cd-4a31-a2bc-f6f45000d7b4
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
£13,016 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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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