Award

2025-12-17 09:00 - QOC854 IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 17:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a public procurement process for transport services, specifically for the route from the IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School in Colchester, Essex. This procurement, classified under CPV code 60000000 (Transport services excluding waste transport), has progressed to the award stage as of 18th December 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £143,095.84, was granted to Suffolk Cabs Limited. This contract will commence on 5th January 2026 and is scheduled to run until 31st July 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those offering passenger transport services. While the contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, especially for businesses that can effectively operate within the geographical location of Suffolk and Essex. The procurement method was part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, indicating potential for ongoing tendering opportunities in passenger transport services managed by Suffolk County Council. Businesses looking to grow in this sector may consider observing such procedures and preparing for future tenders in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-12-17 09:00 - QOC854 IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - 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. IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex. 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 Wednesday 17th December 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 15th December 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57f424d8-6af5-43e9-b73e-2195c175c1b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7924ae0-88f0-46f3-aee7-8ff1a01b9d04
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
£143,095 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 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
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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

SUFFOLK CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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