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QOC007 0900 2025-08-05 Cavendish to Rallysport Engineering Academy Commerce Way Colchester CO2 8HR (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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06 Aug 2025 at 08:11

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Summary of the contracting process

In this public procurement process, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is the awarding authority seeking providers for passenger transport services, specifically the provision of a 4-seater vehicle for routes from Cavendish to the Rallysport Engineering Academy in Colchester. This tender, classified under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport), was awarded as of 6th August 2025. The procurement was conducted through a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender process culminating on 5th August 2025 at 09:00. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025, extending until 31st July 2027. Suppliers involved in this award include Stour Valley Cabs and Sudbury Town Taxis. The procurement focal point at Suffolk County Council is Tony Flack, based out of Ipswich, Suffolk.

This tender presents business opportunities for companies specializing in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable passenger transport solutions. Firms such as local cab services or transport companies with a focus on meeting the requirements of public sector contracts would find this opportunity appealing. The involvement of established suppliers like Stour Valley Cabs and Sudbury Town Taxis indicates a competitive landscape that values reliability and quality in service delivery. Companies aiming to grow their footprint in public sector transport services across regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, especially those beyond the SME or VCSE threshold, stand to benefit from engaging in such public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC007 0900 2025-08-05 Cavendish to Rallysport Engineering Academy Commerce Way Colchester CO2 8HR (4-seater 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. QOC007 0900 2025-08-05 Cavendish to Rallysport Engineering Academy Commerce Way Colchester CO2 8HR (4-seater 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 2025-08-05 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-07-29 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b0cc799-f48f-463d-9456-374a0f3966b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a168527-08b2-46f2-b5cf-917960a7abb4
Current Stage
Award
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
£24,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
2
Supplier Names

STOUR VALLEY CABS

SUDBURY TOWN TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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