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QOC531 2025-08-29 (0900) Ipswich to New College Worcester (4 seated vehicle with female PA) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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29 Aug 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a four-seated vehicle with a female personal assistant, from Ipswich to New College Worcester. This contract falls under the transport services industry category and was part of a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System, with significant deadlines including a clarification deadline on 28th August 2025 and submission deadline on 29th August 2025. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract running from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2027, potentially extending to 2028. The contract, valued at £72,960 GBP, was awarded to Cabs Smart, a supplier based in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of specialised transport services, especially those capable of facilitating such contracts within the specified delivery areas. Although this contract did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with similar capabilities as Cabs Smart might find prospects in dynamically competitive procurements through the Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport's system. Companies experienced in offering seat-based transport and adaptable to client-specific requirements, such as gender-specific personal assistants, are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

QOC531 2025-08-29 (0900) Ipswich to New College Worcester (4 seated vehicle with female PA) - 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. QOC531 2025-08-29 (0900) Ipswich to New College Worcester (4 seated vehicle with female PA) 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 29/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 28/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a36ed11-a4cf-474c-be4f-18a930c6a39e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d012c5c-d15a-4171-9026-bce8950872c6
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
£72,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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 PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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

CABS SMART

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