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EE334, 0900 2025-09-25, Mellis to Occold Primary School (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services titled "EE334, 0900 2025-09-25, Mellis to Occold Primary School (4 seats)." The procurement, classified under the transport services category, was conducted using a dynamic purchasing system with a call-off contract from an OJEU notice, ID 2018/S 031-067685. The award phase was completed with the contract being awarded to YOURCAB LIMITED, valued at £102,075.60, despite another award to Universal Cabs Ltd for £100,696.2, indicating multiple awards in this process. The service is set to commence on 29th September 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030, serving the area around Suffolk with an ultimate reach to various named locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

This procurement opens up notable opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of providing reliable services within the agreed locations. While the dynamic purchasing system offers a selective procurement method, it supports business growth by enabling companies like YOURCAB LIMITED and Universal Cabs Ltd to secure long-term contracts. Companies seeking to expand their portfolio in governmental transport contracts, especially those with established capabilities in school and commuter transport services, would find this procurement advantageous. Larger organisations or those with strategic alliances may also leverage similar opportunities to enhance their market presence in regional and specialized transport services across diverse geographical locations served by Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Title

EE334, 0900 2025-09-25, Mellis to Occold Primary School (4 seats) - 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. EE334, 0900 2025-09-25, Mellis to Occold Primary School (4 seats) 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 2025-09-25. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-24 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-805a6e87-e2b0-4a3f-bf6d-833c975eb943
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68691d92-c45f-46c1-8ab0-fd1665d9a04a
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
£102,075 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

Contact Name
Leila Riches
Contact Email
leila.riches@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265993

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

UNIVERSAL CABS

YOURCAB

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