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QIP066 0900 2025-09-18 Bildeston to One Sixth Form, Scrivener Drive, Ipswich, IP8 3SU (4seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Sep 2025 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services, specifically the supply of a four-seater vehicle for travel from Bildeston to One Sixth Form, Scrivener Drive, Ipswich. This process falls under the services industry category with CPV code 60000000, indicating transport services exclusive of waste transport. The tender, identified by IT-368-19474-QIP066, reached the award stage on 18th September 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2027. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, the procurement was executed through a Dynamic Purchasing System without a specifically detailed procurement method.

This tender represents a potential growth avenue for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Although the contract is not explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it still offers a substantial opportunity for transport providers with capacity to supply vehicles and services that meet the council's requirements. Firms like Cabs Smart, the awarded supplier, exemplify the kind of business well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, which could lead to further partnership opportunities within the region or similar public sector procurement activities. Businesses with expertise in transport services within the UK geographical scope might find such tenders particularly valuable for expanding their operations and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP066 0900 2025-09-18 Bildeston to One Sixth Form, Scrivener Drive, Ipswich, IP8 3SU (4seater 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. QIP066 0900 2025-09-18 Bildeston to One Sixth Form, Scrivener Drive, Ipswich, IP8 3SU (4seater 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 2025-09-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21440ce4-61d6-400a-9ba0-b4d3882e64f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205a50a6-443e-43e8-beec-f8c65eff0481
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
£25,802 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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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

CABS SMART

Further Information

Notice Documents

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