Award

QIP322 0900 2025-09-11 Ipswich - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated individual taxi with a female driver and a female PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

12 Sep 2025 at 07:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently concluded an award process for the tender titled "QIP322 0900 2025-09-11 Ipswich - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated individual taxi with a female driver and a female PA required)." This procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, with delivery locations including Ipswich, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a tender with a completion status and an active award as of 12th September 2025. The awarded contract is set to commence on 15th September 2025 and continue until 31st July 2028. The procurement method details remain unspecified, and the process was conducted as part of a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services.

This tender presents a growth opportunity particularly for transport service businesses capable of providing specialised taxi services, including female drivers and personal assistants, which are specified in this procurement. This contract could be particularly appealing to businesses with services tailored to meet gender-sensitive requirements or those looking to expand their reach within various geographic locations such as Ipswich and beyond. The awarded value of GBP 97,280 indicates a substantial commitment and potential revenue stream over the contract period, making it attractive to companies aiming to increase their transport service portfolios. The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, by managing this tender, acts as a significant client within the transport service sector, providing opportunities for businesses with relevant experience and capacity to establish or expand their operational footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP322 0900 2025-09-11 Ipswich - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated individual taxi with a female driver and a female 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. QIP322 0900 2025-09-11 Ipswich - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated individual taxi with a female driver and a female PA 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 2025-09-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cf6c739-25de-4aa9-bec9-31ecb217715c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bf6400d-860d-4a16-8adc-9e462e0e01d8
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
£97,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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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