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QPR100 0900 2025-11-07 Great Cornard - Priory Aspire, Thurston (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 Nov 2025 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded a procurement process for passenger transport services, specifically for a contract titled "QPR100". This tender, which falls under the transport services category, involved a mini competition for the supply of a 4-seated vehicle and a PA. The process, completed on 7th November 2025, covered services across multiple regions including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. The contract is scheduled to commence on 10th November 2025 and will run until 31st July 2026. This award phase signifies the conclusion of the procurement process, with Universal Cabs Ltd being selected as the supplier for a contract valued at £25,417.44.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Small and medium enterprises may find the scope less applicable due to the council's preference as indicated in the procurement documents, yet companies capable of providing robust transport solutions are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement method was not specifically detailed, signaling flexibility in approach, which could benefit agile businesses poised to meet the dynamic requirements of local government transportation needs. Engaging in similar tenders could help businesses expand their clientele within the public sector, enhancing exposure and potential for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QPR100 0900 2025-11-07 Great Cornard - Priory Aspire, Thurston (4-seated vehicle 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. QPR100 0900 2025-11-07 Great Cornard - Priory Aspire, Thurston (4-seated vehicle 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 2025-11-07 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-11-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fbabc06-50b9-4df1-826a-d0165eafa73d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ace7715-355c-4f38-b1a0-728de3af1b9b
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
£25,417 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 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

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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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