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QWE012 0900 2025-12-04 Leiston to Paws for thought, Hare House, Sutton Woodbridge, IP12 3EQ (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is now in its award stage. The tender titled "QWE012 0900 2025-12-04 Leitston to Paws for thought, Hare House, Sutton Woodbridge, IP12 3EQ (4-seater vehicle required)" falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport. This award was issued on 4th December 2025 and encompasses services within the geographical scope of the United Kingdom and extends internationally. The contract spans from 9th December 2025 to 31st July 2026, with Suffolk County Council overseeing this process from their offices in Ipswich, Suffolk. The procurement method details were not specified, and the submission deadline was set for the morning of 4th December 2025.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services. It caters primarily to organisations capable of providing a four-seater vehicle, with the contract being awarded to M&R (Woodbridge) Ltd. Although the opportunity lacks suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses with the requisite transport capabilities can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients like Suffolk County Council. This project also highlights potential expansion into the global market, as the scope of delivery addresses includes regions beyond the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

QWE012 0900 2025-12-04 Leiston to Paws for thought, Hare House, Sutton Woodbridge, IP12 3EQ (4-seater vehicle 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. QWE012 0900 2025-12-04 Leiston to Paws for thought, Hare House, Sutton Woodbridge, IP12 3EQ (4-seater vehicle 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 2025-12-04 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-11-26 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98a17362-9a2f-4d24-a111-e7a3d65180b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686efeb8-40c9-4a2b-8c66-519e24a65c63
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
£5,155 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 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
Tony Flack
Contact Email
tony.flack@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260678

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

M&R (WOODBRIDGE

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