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QIP011 0900 2025-09-09 Felixstowe to Green Light Trust Martlesham Park & Ride, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich IP5 3QN (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Sep 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the "QIP011 0900 2025-09-09 Felixstowe to Green Light Trust Martlesham Park & Ride" contract. This contract falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) and involves the provision of a 4-seater vehicle service between Felixstowe and Martlesham Heath, Ipswich. The contract's delivery addresses include various global locations, with the United Kingdom being the primary focus. The procurement was conducted under a Dynamic Purchasing System, beginning with an OJEU notice in 2018. The award was made on 9th September 2025, with Cabs Smart being the chosen supplier. The contract, valued at GBP 4,560, will start on 12th September 2025 and continue until 31st July 2027.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of operating within defined routes and offering small vehicle logistics. The procurement was competitive, stemming from a dynamic purchasing platform that provides an ongoing opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their ability to fulfil specific transport needs. While this particular contract was awarded to Cabs Smart, similar contracts under Suffolk County Council's transport services category will continue to surface, offering niche service providers in the transport sector a pathway for expansion and business development.

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Notice Title

QIP011 0900 2025-09-09 Felixstowe to Green Light Trust Martlesham Park & Ride, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich IP5 3QN (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. QIP011 0900 2025-09-09 Felixstowe to Green Light Trust Martlesham Park & Ride, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich IP5 3QN (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 0900 2025-09-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-02 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-632a08e4-47b0-45ed-bbac-eac1cda2d135
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d23bf6-fb2a-4ded-9df0-8ae2ba6de8c0
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
£4,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Tony Flack
Contact Email
tony.flack@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260678

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

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