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QIP980 0900 2025-11-11 Ipswich - Murrayfield primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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13 Nov 2025 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for providing transport services, specifically for a 4-seated vehicle and a PA, related to Ipswich's Murrayfield Primary School. The procurement falls under the 'Transport services (excluding Waste transport)' industry category. The award was granted as part of a competitive process linked to the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, with a completion announcement made on 13th November 2025. The awarded contract will commence on 17th November 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030. The procurement stage was in the award phase at the time of the notice, with the supplier being Universal Cabs Ltd. Important deadlines included the tender submission end date of 11th November 2025 and a clarification query deadline on 10th November 2025.

This tender provides existing transport service providers with a significant business growth opportunity by securing long-term service provision to a public institution, thereby potentially enhancing their portfolio and demonstrating their capabilities in meeting government contract standards. Businesses with a focus on passenger transport services, a reliable fleet, and experience in school transport services are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Universal Cabs Ltd successfully capitalised on this opportunity, benefiting from a substantial contract valued at £108,946 over five years, reinforcing their market presence in the Ipswich region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP980 0900 2025-11-11 Ipswich - Murrayfield primary school, Ipswich (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. QIP980 0900 2025-11-11 Ipswich - Murrayfield primary school, Ipswich (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 2025-11-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-11-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e192ec8-d7b8-4d43-9fc0-db5a2ee5e322
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991e8946-e1d2-4ed9-b2eb-b82897f4c6fc
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
£108,946 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 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

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
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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