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QBE198 0900 2025-10-03 Kedington- Leading lives, Bury St Edmunds (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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06 Oct 2025 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport seeking transport services, specifically for the provision of a four-seated vehicle and a personal assistant in Bury St Edmunds. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, with an initial deadline for submissions on 3rd October 2025 and clarification questions due by 2nd October 2025. The contract period is set to start on 7th October 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. The awarding stage has been completed as of 6th October 2025, indicating the procurement is now under the "award" phase, with Ground Travel Ipswich Ltd and Universal Cabs Ltd named as suppliers. The procurement process was managed as a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System related to passenger transport services. Although the specific method of procurement was not detailed, this process aligns with an overarching OJEU framework.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those equipped to manage passenger transport services. Companies that can provide reliable vehicle services, along with personnel assistance, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The engagement of businesses such as Ground Travel Ipswich Ltd and Universal Cabs Ltd underscores the potential for local businesses to secure contracts that contribute to sustainable business growth. This procurement process offers a framework for SMEs and larger organisations to participate in public sector contracts, despite the opportunity being unsuitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) according to the suitability criteria noted. Such contracts not only provide direct business opportunities but also foster connections with local councils and enhance community engagement through quality transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE198 0900 2025-10-03 Kedington- Leading lives, Bury St Edmunds (4-seated vehicle and a 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. QBE198 0900 2025-10-03 Kedington- Leading lives, Bury St Edmunds (4-seated vehicle and a 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 2025-10-03. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-10-02 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-819e48a5-355b-4f39-9383-e02d239ae3c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6bed272-f2e3-4f55-9f92-f2f3143783c8
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
£37,261 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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