Award

2025-09-23 09:00 - QIP395 Southolt to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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23 Sep 2025 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QIP395 Southolt to Prepped Academy, Claydon". This falls under the category of transport services, with the main contract covering locations across the United Kingdom, including British Oversea Territories and others. The process was part of a dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services, with submissions due by 23rd September 2025 at 09:00. The contract period begins on 24th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, was the buyer in this process.

The awarded contract, valued at £8,075, was given to A Gofur trading as Eastern Cabs. This presents significant opportunities for transport service providers looking to expand in the public sector, particularly in educational transport. While the procurement method details were not specified, businesses adept in handling dynamic purchasing systems and offering competitive, reliable transport solutions could benefit greatly. The awarded party, a small supplier located in Suffolk, demonstrates that local businesses are well-suited to compete effectively for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-09-23 09:00 - QIP395 Southolt to Prepped Academy, Claydon - 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. Southolt to Prepped Academy, Claydon. 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 Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 22nd September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5854ae0c-d700-448d-b073-0cad32747c2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f7258a-6ee9-480a-89b3-0d6d719d6338
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
£8,075 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 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

A GOFUR T/A EASTERN CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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