Award

QIP085 2025-12-03 (0900) Ipswich to Gorseland Primary School, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Dec 2025 at 14:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves the award of a contract for the supply of passenger transport services, specifically a four-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant for routes between Ipswich and Gorseland Primary School, Martlesham Heath. The procurement pertains to the transport services industry and is classified under CPV code 60000000. It covers various delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and further afield. The award stage occurred on 3rd December 2025, and the contract period is set to commence on 8th December 2025, concluding on 31st July 2027. The project is governed under a dynamic purchasing system, with key deadlines for submissions and clarifications having been set for 2nd and 3rd December 2025, respectively.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, companies that can provide reliable transport solutions with trained personnel for passenger assistance may find this contract advantageous. The awarded contract, valued at £69,734.75, has been secured by GROUND TRAVEL - IPSWICH LTD. Enterprises within the transport sector and those aiming to expand operations within the Suffolk region can benefit from similar future opportunities from Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, who regularly seek transport service providers through dynamic purchasing systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP085 2025-12-03 (0900) Ipswich to Gorseland Primary School, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich (4 seated vehicle with a 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. QIP085 2025-12-03 (0900) Ipswich to Gorseland Primary School, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich (4 seated vehicle with a 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 03/12/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 02/12/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72527946-2e29-427c-ad74-196904830cd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd39d1e-abb7-4d6b-a55b-a79d0b2e01c2
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
£69,734 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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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

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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