Award

QIP054 (v2) 0900 2025-05-07 Bawdsey to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 9HW (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

30 Jul 2025 at 08:27

AwardUpdate

08 May 2025 at 12:13

Award

07 May 2025 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the transport services contract titled "QIP054 (v2)" has been completed by Suffolk County Council, with the award status updated as of 30th July 2025. This tender, part of a dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services, involved a four-seater vehicle requirement for transport between Bawdsey and Stone Lodge Academy in Ipswich, Suffolk. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from the dynamic purchasing system. The tender process concluded on 7th May 2025, with the contract commencing on 9th May 2025 and set to conclude on 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, specifically those in the transport services industry within the UK, to benefit from ongoing government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises specializing in passenger transport can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and gain stable financial growth. Companies with a focus on providing reliable and efficient transport services would have found this tender particularly suited to their expertise, enabling them to establish a longer-term relationship with public sector buyers like Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Title

QIP054 (v2) 0900 2025-05-07 Bawdsey to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 9HW (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. QIP054 (v2) 0900 2025-05-07 Bawdsey to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 9HW (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 2025-05-07 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-05-02 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c30e7d9-a62a-4245-9266-a700b17caee4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c9fe75-a164-4204-8228-39deb4f68a03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£19,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

405 CAB

FAST CABS IPSWICH

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