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QIP126 0900 2025-08-26 Ipswich to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh Road, IP3 9FA (4 seater vehicle required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has concluded a procurement process for passenger transport services, specifically a four-seater vehicle route from Ipswich to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh Road, IP3 9FA. This process utilised a Dynamic Purchasing System under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, as classified by CPV 60000000. This procurement was conducted using the selective method as a call-off from the system. The tender status is marked as complete. The award announcement was published on 10th October 2025, following procurement steps that included a submission deadline on 26th August 2025 and contract commencement from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The Suffolk County Council, located at Russell Road, Ipswich, served as the contracting authority, with significant contact facilitated by Tony Flack.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those experienced with passenger transport services. Despite its unsuitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria, companies like Universal Cabs Ltd and IP Express Cabs have been active participants, demonstrating that businesses with existing capacity and a local presence may find competitive advantage. Such tenders allow businesses to expand their service offerings within the public sector, gain reputational benefits, and establish longer-term contracts that can underpin business growth strategies, particularly for those situated in or near Suffolk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP126 0900 2025-08-26 Ipswich to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh Road, IP3 9FA (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. QIP126 0900 2025-08-26 Ipswich to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh Road, IP3 9FA (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 2025-08-26 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-08-19 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b395bd8-16c6-4fbd-9bcc-15c5f492ede3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11433fa4-7e07-4609-866c-de13c5a72d4e
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£12,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
Additional Buyers

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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

IP Express Cabs

Universal Cabs Ltd

Further Information

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