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QWE010 0900 2025-09-26 Ipswich to Deben Community Farm, Melton (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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29 Sep 2025 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport service project titled "QWE010 0900 2025-09-26 Ipswich to Deben Community Farm, Melton (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant)". This procurement falls under the services category related to transport, specifically excluding waste transport. The award phase has been finalised with GROUND TRAVEL - IPSWICH LTD as the selected supplier. The project operates under a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the initial tender process concluding on 26th September 2025. The awarded contract will commence on 30th September 2025 and end on 31st July 2026, involving routes within Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The total contract value is GBP 12,111.36.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for providers specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses capable of delivering efficient, reliable passenger transportation with a focus on supporting smaller, community-based routes are well-suited for such contracts. The procurement process, which involved a mini competition against an existing framework, indicates that similar tenders in this sector may favour those already enlisted in similar systems. Engaging in such tenders can provide businesses with the potential to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market position within the public transport services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QWE010 0900 2025-09-26 Ipswich to Deben Community Farm, Melton (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) 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. QWE010 0900 2025-09-26 Ipswich to Deben Community Farm, Melton (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) 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 2025-09-26 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-19 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62f6c74f-e41c-40fc-a7f1-b2fec5f0112b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/511a4a4a-4878-4b40-a348-f46786014aaf
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
£12,111 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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