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2025-10-28 09:00 - QIP398 IP2 area of Ipswich to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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28 Oct 2025 at 15:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for passenger transport services has been completed and awarded by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. The contract, titled "QIP398 IP2 area of Ipswich to Prepped Academy, Claydon," falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, moved to the award stage on 28 October 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 3 November 2025 and end on 31 July 2026. The services are to be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with key logistics involving the IP1 2BX postal region of Ipswich. The process adhered to a dynamic purchasing system, with no specific procurement method details outlined.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, as it involves a recurring route between Ipswich and Claydon. Companies with a presence or capabilities within the specified geographical region will find this particularly advantageous, especially those capable of reliably fulfilling the contract within the established timeline. While the procurement suitability does not mark it explicitly for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary community social enterprises, businesses like Davide Dedona t/a Pronto Cabs, the contract's successful supplier, demonstrate that specialised transport providers are excellently positioned to gain from such opportunities. As such, companies focusing on flexible, efficient passenger transport services might consider similar tenders as potential growth avenues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-10-28 09:00 - QIP398 IP2 area of Ipswich 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. IP2 area of Ipswich 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 28th October 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 24th October 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-623950c5-a397-46b9-9a53-c5ee2bf5477a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0542546-a165-451a-9397-ea757849f3a5
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
£5,624 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 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

DAVIDE DEDONA T/A PRONTO CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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