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QIP067 0900 2025-09-26 Ipswich to Green Light Trust Martlesham Park & Ride, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich IP5 3QN (4seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 10:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract valued at £1,577 for passenger transport services, under the dynamic purchasing system for "The supply of Passenger Transport Services". The procurement falls under the "Transport services (excluding waste transport)" category, and spans from Ipswich to Green Light Trust Martlesham Park & Ride. Notably, this project was in the "award" stage as of 29 September 2025, with the contract period running from 30 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. Suffolk County Council, located at Russell Road, Ipswich, is the buying organisation responsible for this tender process.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of providing flexible and reliable passenger transport solutions across diverse regions including the United Kingdom and neighbouring territories. While the procurement method was not detailed, the tender sought a suitable four-seater vehicle service, indicating the need for small and medium-sized transport enterprises to cater to specific logistical demands. Businesses like "Cabs Smart", who secured the contract, illustrate the prospects for companies offering bespoke transport services in collaboration with local government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP067 0900 2025-09-26 Ipswich to Green Light Trust Martlesham Park & Ride, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich IP5 3QN (4seater 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. QIP067 0900 2025-09-26 Ipswich to Green Light Trust Martlesham Park & Ride, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich IP5 3QN (4seater 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 2025-09-26. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-22 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a471f638-2919-4846-880b-6a3c23e8683a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56344836-1ef3-4b18-830d-67c2eea5a4ed
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
£1,577 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 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 SMART

Further Information

Notice Documents

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