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QIP029 0900 2025-08-18 Harkstead to ONE, Scrivener Dr, Pinewood, Ipswich IP8 3SU (4seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Nov 2025 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed a procurement process for passenger transport services from Harkstead to Scrivener Dr, Pinewood, Ipswich, focusing on a four-seater vehicle. This procurement falls under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport, and is classified under CPV code 60000000. The process reached the award stage with a contract period starting on 4th September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The primary procurement method was not specified, however, it was part of a dynamic purchasing system outlined in the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. Key dates include the award date, which was confirmed on 18th August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped to provide small vehicle transport solutions. The contract, valued at £28,500, was awarded to Edward Balch trading as Easy Access Transport, indicating potential prospects for similar small to medium enterprises with an interest in providing regional or local transport services. Businesses aiming to engage in such procurement processes should be adept at participating in dynamic purchasing systems and ready to adhere to regional transport requirements and deadlines, as established by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP029 0900 2025-08-18 Harkstead to ONE, Scrivener Dr, Pinewood, Ipswich IP8 3SU (4seater vehicle 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. QIP029 0900 2025-08-18 Harkstead to ONE, Scrivener Dr, Pinewood, Ipswich IP8 3SU (4seater vehicle 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 2025-08-18 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-08-11 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84901839-9c5d-4fed-ac39-3701fd0b65d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237d1530-2f1b-40f0-954b-53c87178b80a
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
£28,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 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

EDWARD BALCH T/A EASY ACCESS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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