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QSB401 2025-08-15 1400 Ipswich - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Aug 2025 at 08:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process for passenger transport services under the title "QSB401 2025-08-15 1400 Ipswich - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD". The contract pertains to the transport services industry, classified under CPV code 60000000, and will be executed across various locations including Suffolk, United Kingdom. Initially announced in a mini competition on the Dynamic Purchasing System, this procurement process concluded with the award announcement on the 18th of August, 2025. The contract period is set to commence on the 4th of September, 2025, and conclude on the 31st of July, 2030. The deadline for tender submissions was on 15th August, 2025, at 14:00.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for companies operating in the transport services industry, specifically those capable of providing specialised transport solutions like a 4-seated vehicle service. The awarded contract to IP Express Cabs with an approximate value of £74,100 highlights opportunities for small to medium enterprises specialising in passenger transport services within Suffolk and broader regions. Businesses with the capacity to meet dynamic and specific transport needs stand to benefit from engaging in such procurement opportunities. The details of this contract can further assist companies in aligning their business strategies to the needs of local government transport service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB401 2025-08-15 1400 Ipswich - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated 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. QSB401 2025-08-15 1400 Ipswich - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated 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 2025-08-15 1400. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-08-15 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5acf83e0-935c-43cd-b3c1-bd3eeebdd6dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf653165-19c6-43be-9664-37951cf5c532
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
£74,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 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
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

IP EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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