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QOC822 09:00 2025-10-01 East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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01 Oct 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a procurement process titled "QOC822 09:00 2025-10-01 East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, Colchester, Essex - AWARD", within the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services. This contract is set geographically in the United Kingdom, with specific routes from East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, Colchester, Essex. The procurement process reached its award completion on 1st October 2025, with the contract period starting on 6th October 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £12,339.36, with Universal Cabs Ltd being the awarded supplier. Key stakeholders can contact Lindsey Griffiths at Suffolk County Council for further details.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth within the transport services sector, especially for businesses specialising in passenger transport. While the competition for this tender is closed with Universal Cabs Ltd as the awarded supplier, similar future opportunities are ideal for businesses that can supply reliable and efficient transport services. Companies with experience in managing service routes between educational institutions and related client groups would find such tenders beneficial for expansion. Although the procurement method details were not specified, candidates interested in similar procurement exercises should prepare to engage in dynamic purchasing systems tailored for public sector transport services to maximise their business prospects.

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Notice Title

QOC822 09:00 2025-10-01 East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, Colchester, Essex - 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. QOC822 09:00 2025-10-01 East Bergholt, Suffolk to Essex University, Colchester, Essex 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 09:00 2025-10-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-09-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fbfb031-42e9-43a1-964f-be34d3830fea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef0136c0-58b6-4899-a445-a4ebae8b9c67
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
£12,339 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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

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