Award

QIP391 2025-08-20 (0900) Great Blakenham to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

20 Aug 2025 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "QIP391 2025-08-20 (0900) Great Blakenham to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD" was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services, excluding waste transport. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, the process reached the Award stage with the contract officially published on 20th August 2025. Interested parties had until 20th August 2025, 09:00 BST, to submit their bids, with clarifications due by 19th August 2025, 09:00 BST. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and end on 31st August 2026, with a potential extension until 31st July 2027.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Given the demand for a four-seated vehicle transport service between Great Blakenham and Kesgrave, companies experienced in private hire cabs or small-scale passenger transport could benefit significantly. The awarded supplier for this service is IP Express Cabs, indicating that businesses similar in scope and capacity might successfully compete in such tenders. This contract not only provides a steady income source but also the possibility to establish or enhance a company’s reputation in providing reliable transport services to local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP391 2025-08-20 (0900) Great Blakenham to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QIP391 2025-08-20 (0900) Great Blakenham to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) 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 on 20/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 19/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d47342-9c85-4e1c-9c45-921d178658f8
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
£10,716 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 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

IP EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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