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QSB009 0900 2025-12-24 Bury St Edmunds - Stowupland High School, Church Rd, Stowupland, Stowmarket IP14 4BQ (4-seated individual vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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30 Dec 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has culminated in the award stage for a contract titled "QSB009 0900 2025-12-24 Bury St Edmunds - Stowupland High School, Church Rd, Stowupland, Stowmarket IP14 4BQ (4-seated individual vehicle required)". This service contract is part of the transport services industry, identified by the CPV code 60000000. The procurement method was through a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, valued at GBP 28,935.1, is set to commence on 5th January 2026 and concludes on 31st July 2027. The tender reached the award stage by 30th December 2025, with Loyal Express Cabs Ltd named as the supplier. The procurement focuses on the Stowmarket area, within Suffolk, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing individual vehicle solutions. The selection of a local supplier signifies practical benefits, including familiarity with the area and reduced logistical complications. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector transport contracts will find such opportunities conducive for growing market presence in regional transport services. Additionally, companies with expertise in participating in dynamic purchasing systems can consider similar procurement processes to establish themselves in this sector. This particular contract did not stipulate suitability requirements for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, indicating a broad scope suitable for well-established transport providers.

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Notice Title

QSB009 0900 2025-12-24 Bury St Edmunds - Stowupland High School, Church Rd, Stowupland, Stowmarket IP14 4BQ (4-seated individual 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. QSB009 0900 2025-12-24 Bury St Edmunds - Stowupland High School, Church Rd, Stowupland, Stowmarket IP14 4BQ (4-seated individual 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 0900 2025-12-24. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-12-23 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d80e258-c1d0-4f3a-8230-fecc164cdf67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbbdd0a7-3deb-4ad1-8c19-bfbaef2ef093
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
£28,935 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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

LOYAL EXPRESS CABS

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