Award

2025-09-23 09:00 - QBE317 Ipswich to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 13:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, who have awarded a contract titled "QBE317 Ipswich to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham" within the transport services industry category. Located in Suffolk, this contract had its submissions deadline on 23rd September 2025, with the clarification question period closing the day before. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage as of 24th September 2025, with Cabs 4 U announced as the supplier. The contract is scheduled to commence on 25th September 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2026. Although the procurement method has not been specified, this process was conducted as a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those adept at providing passenger transport. Given the contract's focused geographical requirement around Ipswich, companies with a strong presence or operational capacity in Suffolk will find this particularly advantageous. While the procurement does not specify suitability for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it remains open for capable service providers who can adhere to the specified delivery schedules and service expectations. The engagement of Cabs 4 U as the awarded supplier highlights the potential competitiveness and opportunity within this sector for similar service providers looking to expand their business portfolio through public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-09-23 09:00 - QBE317 Ipswich to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - 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. Ipswich to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham. 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 Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 22nd September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a337d8ba-8fd8-4847-9faf-bf14c59ca925
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9ce4a7-908c-4205-8d3e-7be38e9262b7
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
£12,274 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 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
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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

CABS 4 U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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