Award

QOC839 2025-10-03 (0900) Ipswich to Future Education, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

03 Oct 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded the award phase of a procurement process titled "QOC839 2025-10-03 (0900) Ipswich to Future Education, Norwich (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD". This tender focused on passenger transport services, specifically for a route between Ipswich and Norwich, and falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement method was via a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, specified in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. Key dates for this process included the tender deadline on 3rd October 2025, with contract execution starting on 6th October 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026. The services are intended for delivery across several regions including the United Kingdom and its territories.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in small-capacity passenger services, to escalate their market presence. It is particularly suited for companies that can provide reliable and efficient transport services, like YOURCAB LIMITED, which was the winning bidder. This tender enables such businesses to establish long-term engagements with public sector clients, potentially leading to further contract opportunities within Dynamic Purchasing Systems. Although the suitability metrics noted in the procurement process indicated no specific advantage for SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with capacity and expertise in handling public transport requirements can leverage this opportunity for scaling their operations.

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Notice Title

QOC839 2025-10-03 (0900) Ipswich to Future Education, Norwich (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. QOC839 2025-10-03 (0900) Ipswich to Future Education, Norwich (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 03/10/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 02/10/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b887333f-5bd6-4cd9-9317-cc483c494951
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d15b6295-a65e-4994-b630-acf29184ff11
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
£23,214 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 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

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

YOURCAB

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