Award

QIP390 2025-08-20 (0900) Ipswich to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle with a female passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 10:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed a procurement process for passenger transport services under the title "QIP390 2025-08-20 Ipswich to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave." This contract involves providing a four-seated vehicle with a female passenger assistant and operates within the service sector, specifically transport services. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 21st August 2025, with the contract set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2026. Important deadlines for the procurement included a submission deadline at 9:00 AM on 20th August 2025, with the opportunity for clarification questions closing on 19th August 2025. The services will be executed in and around Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. The procurement was facilitated under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, and while the exact procurement method was not specified, the whole process was in accordance with EU regulations.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for local transportation businesses to engage with public sector contracts and expand their operations. The successful supplier was Call A Cab Ipswich, which highlights that businesses with expertise in passenger transport services may find this type of contract suitable to pursue. Organisations capable of providing dedicated transport services with added value, such as addressing specific client needs like female passenger assistance, will also stand a competitive chance in similar tenders. Such engagements not only enhance business credibility but also can pave the way for further public sector collaboration given the potential contract extension until 31st July 2027.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP390 2025-08-20 (0900) Ipswich to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle with a female passenger assistant) - 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. QIP390 2025-08-20 (0900) Ipswich to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle with a female passenger assistant) 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 on 20/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 19/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bf513b-4d4e-4cc7-8c1d-2e8c12b94174
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
£16,188 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 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

CALL A CAB IPSWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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