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QIP943 0900 2025-11-26 Barningham - New skill centre & Sir Bobby Robson school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a female driver required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, operating through its Passenger Transport department, has completed the procurement process for a new service contract titled "QIP943 0900 2025-11-26 Barningham - New skill centre & Sir Bobby Robson school, Ipswich." This falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport, with the industry classification code 60000000. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 26th November 2025. This project, located in Ipswich, United Kingdom, demanded a 4-seated vehicle and a female driver, structured under a mini competition via a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is valued at £18,604.80 and spans from 27th November 2025 to 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Those best suited to compete for such contracts are companies capable of providing reliable, tailored transport solutions, especially those equipped to meet specific demographic needs, such as providing female drivers. Whilst it is not explicitly aimed at small or medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises, any business meeting the service criteria could benefit from this opportunity to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Engaging with such projects can foster growth through stable revenue streams and increased corporate visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP943 0900 2025-11-26 Barningham - New skill centre & Sir Bobby Robson school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a female driver 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. QIP943 0900 2025-11-26 Barningham - New skill centre & Sir Bobby Robson school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a female driver 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 2025-11-26. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-11-25 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96d3050a-4eb5-440c-ba03-a23d39661564
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc9c637-8ee5-4ec5-b67c-993afafc5012
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£18,604 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 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

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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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