Award

QOC778 2025-07-01 (0900) Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

02 Jul 2025 at 14:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a contracting process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a four-seated vehicle route from Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk. This award was part of a mini-competition under their Dynamic Purchasing System. The awarded contract, identified as QOC778, was announced on 2nd July 2025, with the contract commencing on 7th July 2025 and running until 31st July 2028. The procurement falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, with a total contract value of £75,245.70. The process engaged Universal Cabs Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and transportation companies looking to expand their offerings in the public sector passenger transport scene. While Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport acts as the buying organisation, businesses with the capability to deliver reliable and efficient transport services will find the terms of engagement advantageous. Companies well-versed in such dynamic purchasing systems and transport logistics are especially well-suited to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC778 2025-07-01 (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 2025-07-01 (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 01/07/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 30/06/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fc9a68e-3141-49c1-a1ad-74bcc67b0c16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3190fc-45fd-4e43-87cb-d9f00b5df6f3
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
£75,245 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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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