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QOC846 2025-11-06 (0900) Bungay to Century Training Academy, Great Yarmouth (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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06 Nov 2025 at 15:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed a procurement process to secure passenger transport services from Ocean Cabs (Anglia) LTD. The awarded contract involves the provision of a four-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant to transport individuals from Bungay to the Century Training Academy in Great Yarmouth. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and has been underway with the award occurring on 6 November 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 11 November 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2026. This process was part of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, although specific procurement method details were not provided.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the transport services sector, as it entails regular transport needs that require reliable service provision. Companies with expertise in logistics and passenger transport, particularly those equipped to handle specialised transport services such as vehicles with passenger assistants, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. Although this specific opportunity has been awarded, the information underscores the types of requirements public service organisations may have, thereby providing a blueprint for potential bidders to refine and tailor their service offerings to align closely with public sector demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC846 2025-11-06 (0900) Bungay to Century Training Academy, Great Yarmouth (4 seated vehicle with 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. QOC846 2025-11-06 (0900) Bungay to Century Training Academy, Great Yarmouth (4 seated vehicle with 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 06/11/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 05/11/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66630b5b-1dae-484e-a9d3-56a852d5891c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/026216f9-baca-460f-9dc9-17e5accb09ff
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
£16,251 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 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
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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

OCEAN CABS (ANGLIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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