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QSB425 0900 2025-10-06 Ipswich - Sendsory, Stowmarket (4-seated taxi and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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06 Oct 2025 at 13:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a contract titled "QSB425 0900 2025-10-06 Ipswich - Sendsory, Stowmarket." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport services, excluding waste transport. Located in Ipswich, Suffolk, the council sought a 4-seated taxi and a personal assistant for passenger transport services. The process concluded on 6th October 2025, following deadlines for submissions and clarifications on the same day and 3rd October 2025, respectively. The procurement method was unspecified, and the contract is set to run from 7th October 2025 until 31st July 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those with experience or capacity in providing taxis and personal assistance. The contract, awarded to Royal Rides, is valued at approximately £105,911.87, offering a stable financial influx over its five-year duration. Companies seeking to expand their footprint in the transport industry in the Suffolk area, particularly those able to provide consistent and high-quality service, would find this contract an ideal opportunity. Although the procurement stage has been completed, understanding the requirements and expectations can position businesses for future tenders in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB425 0900 2025-10-06 Ipswich - Sendsory, Stowmarket (4-seated taxi and a PA 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. QSB425 0900 2025-10-06 Ipswich - Sendsory, Stowmarket (4-seated taxi and a PA 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 2025-10-06 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-10-03 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c5a9beb-5033-4746-b9d8-e76c5b2ba15f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7275ab-6954-4a20-b357-c1dfb1fdea1d
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
£105,911 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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

ROYAL RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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