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QSC195 09:00 2025-09-01 Ixworth, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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01 Sep 2025 at 15:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services from Ixworth, Suffolk, to Hillside Special School in Sudbury, Suffolk. The process, carried out through a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, has reached the award stage. Universal Cabs Ltd has been selected as the supplier, with a contract value of £176,700. The service will commence on 3rd September 2025 and run until 31st July 2030. Although the procurement method is unspecified, the award was finalised on 1st September 2025, reflecting a focus on transport services under CPV code 60000000.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector looking to expand their client base by securing partnerships with local councils. Companies experienced in delivering reliable, high-quality transport services, especially those able to operate within the geographical scope of Suffolk and surrounding areas, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not identified as being particularly suited for this opportunity, businesses with established capabilities in passenger transport can anticipate valuable growth avenues through engagements with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC195 09:00 2025-09-01 Ixworth, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - 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. QSC195 09:00 2025-09-01 Ixworth, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk 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 2025-09-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-29 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a4aabe5-23bb-40a7-a2fb-e7c0831c8af9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8e27cd-4b19-4ba6-ad96-df90d51e6b7f
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
£176,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 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

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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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