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QLS057 2025-12-19 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Dec 2025 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a procurement process titled "QLS057 2025-12-19 Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle)". This contract falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code of 60000000. The procurement process involves a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) and has been awarded to A K Cars, with a contract period starting on 5th January 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029. The final submissions for this tender were due by 9:00 AM on 19th December 2025, following a clarification period ending a day prior.

This contract presents an essential business opportunity for firms specialised in passenger transportation services, specifically those capable of providing four-seater vehicles. Even though the procurement process for this particular contract has concluded, similar opportunities may arise in the region that could benefit businesses with expertise in providing transport solutions to educational institutions. Companies looking to grow by engaging with Suffolk County Council and similar governmental bodies should consider aligning with DPS frameworks to participate in future tenders. Additionally, partnering with public sector agencies can open up opportunities for consistent work and long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QLS057 2025-12-19 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QLS057 2025-12-19 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle) 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 19/12/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 18/12/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7085a2a7-9773-4a98-bc3a-936bbe2110da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1034cd-bc33-40f8-90ed-ab700e81c633
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
£72,307 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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

A K CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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