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QSC100 09:00 2025-08-06 Gt Cornard, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - 12-seater Wheelchair accessible vehicle & PA required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 Aug 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a 12-seater wheelchair-accessible vehicle including a personal assistant, travelling from Gt Cornard to Hillside Special School in Sudbury, Suffolk. This contract aligns with transport services under CPV code 60000000. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, with Felix Taxis & Co being the awarded supplier. Key timelines included a tender submission deadline on 6th August 2025 at 09:00, followed by contract initiation on 3rd September 2025, and a potential extension up to 31st July 2033. The procurement method details were not specified, and the total contract value is £433,200.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in accessible transport solutions. The significant duration of the contract provides stable prospects for service providers with a proven track record in accommodating special transport needs and operating within the British transport sector. Although Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport does not specify requirements for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with capabilities in transport service delivery are encouraged to explore similar future opportunities for collaboration with local authorities. This contract can serve as a launchpad for expansion into public sector partnerships and projects involving community-centric service provision.

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Notice Title

QSC100 09:00 2025-08-06 Gt Cornard, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - 12-seater Wheelchair accessible vehicle & PA 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. QSC100 09:00 2025-08-06 Gt Cornard, Suffolk to Hillside special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - Wheelchair accessible 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 09:00 2025-08-06. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-31 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2033-07-31.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68b3fe81-5895-4977-a886-708862fc3bfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bae69e-cae7-4940-addd-24c9bf1a48b4
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
£433,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
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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

FELIX TAXIS

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