Award

QOC778 2025-11-13 (0900) Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 11:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process titled "QOC778 2025-11-13 (0900) Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle)". This project falls under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport, and covers locations including Ipswich, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was made on 13th November 2025, with a contract period starting on 18th November 2025 and ending on 31st July 2028. The procurement process was initiated through a Dynamic Purchasing System, though specific procurement methods were not detailed.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions. While it is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises capable of ensuring reliable and safe transport for a niche educational route could find growth potential through securing similar types of contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £69,768, was secured by YOURCAB LIMITED, demonstrating their capacity and capability in fulfilling such specialised transport demands, which may inspire other similar businesses to explore future opportunities in public procurement within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC778 2025-11-13 (0900) Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QOC778 2025-11-13 (0900) Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle). 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 on 13/11/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 12/11/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3be33031-c6b5-47e5-a8fd-d17228bfdbc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60bb82eb-6365-452c-9841-4e60ee59c5b8
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
£69,768 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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

YOURCAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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