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QIP289 2025-11-28 (0900) Hadleigh - PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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01 Dec 2025 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for the tender titled "QIP289 2025-11-28 (0900) Hadleigh - PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle)". This contract falls under the services category, specifically transport services excl. waste transport, classified under CPV code 60000000. The contract location includes multiple regions, with a primary address in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The process is part of a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. Key deadlines included a submission deadline on 28 November 2025, with the contract period extending from 4 December 2025 to 31 July 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £6,505.60 and has been given to the supplier Cabs Smart, with John Dallen as the contact point at the Suffolk County Council.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of providing four-seater vehicles. Although currently awarded, similar future opportunities within dynamic purchasing systems may arise, beneficial for businesses ready to engage in public service supply. Companies experienced in meeting regional transport needs, especially within the specified geographical locations, can look to expand their portfolios and establish relationships with local councils. Understanding and complying with strict deadlines, as demonstrated in this procurement, is essential for successful participation. Small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises should note this as a potential area for future tendering, even though this particular opportunity wasn't marked suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP289 2025-11-28 (0900) Hadleigh - PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QIP289 2025-11-28 (0900) Hadleigh - PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle) 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 on 28/11/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 27/11/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a893c183-da35-450e-9907-d173f14d2ec1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9deed0c-5818-4f04-98a7-9ad151218d28
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
£6,505 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 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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