Award

QOC778 2025-09-26 (0900) Ipswich - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 09:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for transport services, specifically for a 4-seated vehicle service between Ipswich and Aurora Eccles School in Quidenham. The procurement, classified under CPV code 60000000 for transport services (excluding waste transport), was part of a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The award was issued on 29th September 2025, following the tender period which ended on 26th September 2025. The contract is set to commence on 30th September 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to engage with local government entities and expand their portfolio within the United Kingdom. Particularly, companies with capabilities in passenger transport services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders facilitated by dynamic purchasing systems. While Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport managed this particular tender, successful engagement could pave the way for future collaborations within the sector, offering sustained growth potential for transport service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC778 2025-09-26 (0900) Ipswich - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham (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. QOC778 2025-09-26 (0900) Ipswich - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham (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 26/09/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 25/09/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17b370e4-fe12-4070-8a2b-42dc47eb3774
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04c65d5-9cc7-477d-810c-237b8a7afdbc
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
£74,632 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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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