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QIP878 0900 2025-09-11 Ipswich to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy, Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Rd, Ipswich IP1 6SG (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and Passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently advanced to the award stage, focusing on transport services. Entitled "QIP878 0900 2025-09-11 Ipswich to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy," the contract involves providing passenger transport services, including a 6-seater vehicle with an electric tail lift and a passenger assistant. The contract starts from 15th September 2025 and concludes on 11th September 2031. Located in Ipswich with delivery potential across the United Kingdom, this opportunity has been specifically awarded to Albany Travel (Ipswich) Ltd, with a contract value of £142,500 GBP.

This tender may significantly benefit businesses involved in specialised transport services and those capable of providing tailored vehicles with necessary modifications. Companies with a focus on passenger transport and established operational bases within or near Suffolk will find this contract advantageous. While not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, similar entities with suitable infrastructure and compliance with requirements may find similar opportunities for future participation in dynamic procurement systems employed by Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Title

QIP878 0900 2025-09-11 Ipswich to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy, Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Rd, Ipswich IP1 6SG (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and Passenger assistant) - 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. QIP878 0900 2025-09-11 Ipswich to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy, Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Rd, Ipswich IP1 6SG (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and Passenger assistant). 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 2025-09-11 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-09-08 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a95b33ee-d6db-431a-91b6-4b66cc3d3d5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec19322-b297-48c6-95c6-59e9ef1f66cd
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
£142,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2031 Over 5 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
Tony Flack
Contact Email
tony.flack@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260678

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

ALBANY TRAVEL (IPSWICH

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