Award

2025-08-04 09:00 - QOC786 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

17 Oct 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a public procurement process to award a contract titled "QOC786 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex." This tender falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, with the CPV code 60000000. The project location is in Essex, United Kingdom, and has implications for various regions including Europe and the British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage is at the Award phase as of 17th October 2025. The tender process was initiated to secure passenger transport services through a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System. The deadline for submissions was 9:00 AM on 4th August 2025, with significant contract periods from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2030.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for transport service providers. Given that it involves a dynamic purchasing system, businesses that have expertise in offering reliable passenger transport services are well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd for £272,080 GBP, outlines both a secure financial opportunity and a potential long-term partnership with Suffolk County Council. Companies specialising in passenger transport, particularly those already familiar with regional transportation needs and capable of expanding their reach into broader areas including European and overseas territories, stand to benefit significantly from such tenders.

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Notice Title

2025-08-04 09:00 - QOC786 Claydon to Doucecroft School, 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. Claydon to Doucecroft School, 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 Monday 4th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 28th July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2033.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99f30409-8b2f-404f-b4a9-c7a7ee370aec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2b2dbf-4b43-4eeb-b082-18defed5741c
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
£272,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 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

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

UNIVERSAL CABS

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