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AIP004 2025-06-23 0900 Ipswich to St Augustine's Community Hub, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich IP3 8TH (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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23 Jun 2025 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is facilitated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focusing on awarding transport services for passenger movement. The contract, titled "AIP004 2025-06-23 0900 Ipswich to St Augustine's Community Hub," emphasises the need for a 4-seater vehicle to operate routes from Ipswich. Classified under the transport services sector, this process reached the award stage on 23rd June 2025, with a contract period spanning from 26th June 2025 to 31st March 2030. The procurement occurred through a Dynamic Purchasing System with the supplier Cabs Smart successfully awarded the contract, valued at £12,871.04.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for companies in the transportation sector, capable of providing passenger services. Businesses equipped with smaller transport fleets designed to deliver efficient local services would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Since Suffolk County Council initiated this procurement, participating organisations with established service networks within the United Kingdom, and especially those integrating technology in fleet management, will find this a beneficial opportunity to expand their client base and industry footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AIP004 2025-06-23 0900 Ipswich to St Augustine's Community Hub, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich IP3 8TH (4-seater 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. AIP004 2025-06-23 0900 Ipswich to St Augustine's Community Hub, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich IP3 8TH (4-seater 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 2025-06-23 0900 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-06-16 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a2a6d26-33d9-4a9f-ba27-372743e674ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99107e45-aeeb-4e94-9bf7-f02ea77ef4ff
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
£12,871 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 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

CABS SMART

Further Information

Notice Documents

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