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QIP131 0900 2025-03-11 Felixstowe-Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process titled "QIP131 0900 2025-03-11 Felixstowe-Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD" in the transport services industry. The procurement process covered a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, with an OJEU Notice ID of 2018/S 031-067685. This tender, stationed in Ipswich, Suffolk, aimed to procure a 4-seated vehicle service starting from 17th March 2025 and ending on 27th June 2025. The deadline for submitted bids, including any clarification questions, was 11th March 2025 at 09:00. The contract, with a total value of £3036.96 GBP, was awarded to Cabs Smart.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly for firms equipped to provide passenger transport solutions. Companies with a track record of reliable and timely service will find this contract beneficial, allowing them to showcase their capabilities to Suffolk County Council and potentially securing extended contracts until 31st July 2025. As the requirements specified the need for a 4-seated vehicle, firms specialising in small to mid-sized transport operations, such as taxi services or small fleet managers, will be well-suited to compete and grow their presence in public sector contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP131 0900 2025-03-11 Felixstowe-Westbridge academy, 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. QIP131 0900 2025-03-11 Felixstowe-Westbridge academy, 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 2025-03-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-03-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2025-07-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-299e8fcb-19ae-4baf-9bf6-0676f602a94a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a62d09-8346-4a6d-bce6-efbf376ea587
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£3,036 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 1-6 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

CABS SMART

Further Information

Notice Documents

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