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QSC216 09:00 2025-12-17 Ipswich, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Dec 2025 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically detailed in the title "QSC216 09:00 2025-12-17 Ipswich, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD." This contract resides in the category of transport services (CPV: 60000000) and covers the location within Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with the contract awarded on 18th December 2025. It involves a contract period commencing on 6th January 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2030. The procurement method was not specified in detail, and the mini-competition was conducted under a Dynamic Purchasing System framework as per OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing reliable and efficient passenger transport solutions. With the awarded contract valued at £141,656.4, businesses like Universal Cabs Ltd, the selected supplier, stand to benefit from stable revenue over a multi-year contract. Such opportunities are ideal for companies with a strong logistical network and the capacity to operate within Suffolk and potentially extend to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other regions as listed. This procurement enhances business exposure while contributing to the wider community's transport needs in a strategic public service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC216 09:00 2025-12-17 Ipswich, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - 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. QSC216 09:00 2025-12-17 Ipswich, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk 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 09:00 2025-12-17. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-12-12 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30757419-a72c-43bc-a2d6-a080a04b421e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba751f0c-008d-41b5-bf35-4a8adddf5afc
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
£141,656 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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