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QSB267 0900 2025-10-07 Bucklesham-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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08 Oct 2025 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded an award stage for the procurement titled "QSB267 0900 2025-10-07 Bucklesham-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford" requiring a 4-seated vehicle and a passenger assistant. The contract falls under the transport services industry category and covers locations including the United Kingdom and various British territories. The procurement process utilised a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the final submission deadline ending on 7th October 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 10th October 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2030, providing a comprehensive timeframe for service provision.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for transport companies, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services, to expand their portfolios through long-term engagement with a government client like Suffolk County Council. Businesses equipped with suitable vehicles and trained personnel for passenger support can leverage this contract to cement their presence within the governmental transport sector. With an award value of £160,968, the contract was successfully awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, indicating a competitive procurement method and presenting a viable growth channel for similar enterprises aiming to enter or expand in this market segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB267 0900 2025-10-07 Bucklesham-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA 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. QSB267 0900 2025-10-07 Bucklesham-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA 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 2025-10-07. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-10-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b9397c4-3aa4-46c5-8217-14ac8fbbffdf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55574181-6449-4732-b863-d4a499c94a0a
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
£160,968 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 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
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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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