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QIP071 0900 2025-12-30 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh Road, IP3 9FA (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 09:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a 4-seated vehicle required for routes between Stowmarket and Parkside Academy in Lindbergh Road, with postal code IP3 9FA. This procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and covers service to various parts including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 4,596.48, was awarded to Cabs Smart, with the contract starting on 6th January 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for transport service providers looking to expand their business in the public sector, particularly those able to offer reliable passenger transport solutions. Companies specialising in smaller vehicle transportation and capable of managing transport routes efficiently could find this procurement process a fitting opportunity to strengthen their presence in the Suffolk area. Given the specificity of the requirement, this contract could best suit providers with experience in handling Dynamic Purchasing Systems for public sector clients such as regional councils. The involvement of Suffolk County Council also highlights a potential gateway for establishing or enhancing partnerships with local governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP071 0900 2025-12-30 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh Road, IP3 9FA (4-seated 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. QIP071 0900 2025-12-30 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh Road, IP3 9FA (4-seated 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 0900 2025-12-30. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-12-29 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45cd2b39-59d6-4326-9c12-7baaafb89c1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77570cd1-c5c8-4881-ac6d-62a9f4159546
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
£4,596 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 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 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

CABS SMART

Further Information

Notice Documents

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