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QSB422 0900 2025-10-09 Carlton Colville - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Oct 2025 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of transport services under a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on supplying a four-seated individual vehicle for journeys between Carlton Colville and Wetheringsett manor school. The procurement, classified under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category, has been completed as of 10th October 2025. The contract starts on 13th October 2025 and will run until 31st July 2026. The procurement process was conducted via a tender method, and the procurement stage reached completion upon awarding the contract to Blue Sky Cabs Ltd. The entire process involved multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, and the council's office is located at Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. The award notice was published on 10th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing bespoke vehicle transportation solutions. Blue Sky Cabs Ltd has been successful in securing this contract, emphasizing the potential for businesses that can offer reliable and personalised transport solutions to engage with public procurement processes and secure contracts within this framework. Although the contract was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses of varying size with capacity in passenger transport services could be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The contract value amounted to £24,168, highlighting noteworthy financial growth prospects for businesses involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB422 0900 2025-10-09 Carlton Colville - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual 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. QSB422 0900 2025-10-09 Carlton Colville - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual 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 0900 2025-10-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-10-08 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bf4ae31-cb02-4099-a860-34376d94424b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f026d4d0-3f0a-43e5-8865-4a8d2c9f9204
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
£24,168 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 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

BLUE SKY CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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