Award

2025-08-11 09:00 - QML060 Woolpit to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

13 Aug 2025 at 11:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded an award for a transport services contract under the mini competition QML060, part of the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The awarded contract, valued at £194,750, was announced on 13th August 2025, following the tender period that ended on 11th August 2025. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 60000000, encompasses services exclusive of waste transport and involves transport services from Woolpit to West Row Academy. The contract begins on 3rd September 2025 and spans until 31st July 2030. The procurement falls under the services category with no specified procurement method details, and key stakeholders include Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport as the buyer and Universal Cabs Ltd as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the transport sector capable of providing passenger transport services. Companies that can scale and manage transport logistics efficiently across regions like the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands may find this tender particularly beneficial. While this specific opportunity has been awarded, similar contracts could provide viable entry points for burgeoning transport companies aiming to expand their portfolios and enhance their service offerings within the public sector. Such opportunities are well-suited to businesses that have the capacity to meet public transportation needs over a multi-year period, particularly those with a track record of reliability and service excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-11 09:00 - QML060 Woolpit to West Row Academy, West Row - 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. Woolpit to West Row Academy, West Row. 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 Monday 11th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 4th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49749d3e-84f8-4ccc-b49a-8fbe9e9ccc39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f71a20e9-a31e-4e85-a847-f3b31b8e45be
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
£194,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 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
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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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