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QLT959 2025-10-01 (0900) Leiston to Kinda Forest School, Worlingham and Deben Community Farm, Melton (4 seated vehicle with female driver and female PA) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

02 Oct 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the provision of a specialised transport service under the title "QLT959 2025-10-01 (0900) Leiston to Kinda Forest School, Worlingham and Deben Community Farm, Melton (4 seated vehicle with female driver and female PA)". This procurement falls under the transport services category (CPV: 60000000) and was at the award stage as of 2nd October 2025. The contract commences on 6th October 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030, primarily serving locations in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The process involved a dynamic purchasing system, ensuring a competitive environment for service suppliers.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services looking to expand their operations, particularly those capable of providing gender-specific staffing as specified in the tender. Though not ideally suited for SMEs or VCSEs, given the scale and specific requirements of the contract, companies with a foothold in professional transport services can benefit from the stable, long-term revenue it offers. Universal Cabs Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the potential for growth through strategic engagement with public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

QLT959 2025-10-01 (0900) Leiston to Kinda Forest School, Worlingham and Deben Community Farm, Melton (4 seated vehicle with female driver and female PA) - 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. QLT959 2025-10-01 (0900) Leiston to Kinda Forest School, Worlingham and Deben Community Farm, Melton (4 seated vehicle with female driver and female PA) 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 on 01/10/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 30/09/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2032.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bc3723e-dab3-4761-96a7-7421b9fdeb6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514e26bc-959f-4595-b9ac-d2dffddd139e
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
£263,696 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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