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QIP393 2025-08-28 (0900) Felixstowe to Kesgrave High School, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2025 at 13:21

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28 Aug 2025 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process for a transport service contract, designated as QIP393, involving the provision of a 4-seated vehicle service from Felixstowe to Kesgrave High School. This contract falls under the transport services industry category (CPV Code 60000000) and is set within the United Kingdom, addressing broader territories such as British Overseas Territories and Europe. The process utilised a dynamic purchasing system with a selective procurement method for sourcing suppliers. The contract period commences on 4th September 2025 and concludes on 31st August 2026, with a possible extension until 31st July 2027. Key deadlines included a submission return deadline on 28th August 2025 at 09:00, and clarification questions deadline on 27th August 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services to engage in a public procurement process with defined stipulations and the potential for contract extension. Companies that specialise in transport services, particularly those adept at dynamic purchasing systems, could benefit from participating in such tenders. Despite the award being made to Cabs Smart, smaller enterprises experienced in the delivery of specialised transport services can leverage similar future opportunities to secure contracts in the public sector. With a published value of £23,560, this procurement exercise illustrates a promising avenue for business growth within the regional transport service market.

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Notice Title

QIP393 2025-08-28 (0900) Felixstowe to Kesgrave High School, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QIP393 2025-08-28 (0900) Felixstowe to Kesgrave High School, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) 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 on 28/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 27/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84d34f0a-2b0a-4226-8972-f260cfa82ef9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79530301-d254-4b7e-adae-d0be256b1878
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
£23,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
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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
2
Supplier Names

CABS SMART

IP EXPRESS CABS

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