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QSB416 0900 2025-08-22 Ipswich - Sendsory, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle and a female PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 Aug 2025 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for a tender titled "QSB416 0900 2025-08-22 Ipswich - Sendsory, Stowmarket" in the transport services industry category. The tender required a 4-seated vehicle and a female passenger assistant, with services to start from 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030. Located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, the tender process was part of a mini competition under the dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services. The procurement reached the award stage with an active award date of 26th August 2025, and a contract valued at GBP 94,050 was awarded to IP Express Cabs.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with resources to provide specialised assistance in localised transportation. It offers long-term engagement over five years, promoting stable business growth for suitable companies. Businesses with existing operations in the Ipswich area or plans to expand into this region would benefit, especially if they can provide a fleet capable of adapting to specified requirements. While Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport does not explicitly specify procurement methods, the requirement for a dynamic purchasing system indicates a preference for flexibility and scalability, favouring agile and adaptable service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB416 0900 2025-08-22 Ipswich - Sendsory, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle and a female 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. QSB416 0900 2025-08-22 Ipswich - Sendsory, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle and a female 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 2025-08-22. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-21 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad0028fb-cae2-4e1b-8b5c-a92e96413108
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf895acb-1af0-4622-b1f7-58405b9265d1
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
£94,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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

IP EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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