Award

2025-12-01 09:00 - QIP400 Mildenhall to ReConnect, Bury St Edmunds and Community Praxis, Ipswich - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 15:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for the contract titled "QIP400 Mildenhall to ReConnect, Bury St Edmunds and Community Praxis, Ipswich." This procurement falls under the Transport Services category, specifically excluding waste transport. Covering areas such as Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich, the service contract is set to start on the 8th of December 2025 and will conclude on the 31st of July 2026. The procurement involved a mini competition through a Dynamic Purchasing System and the award was effectively published on the 4th of December 2025.

This transport service contract presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Companies equipped to cater to regional travel routes across various parts of the UK, and beyond, could find this contract particularly beneficial. Although not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust logistical and transport capabilities are best placed to compete in similar opportunities, providing them with the chance to expand their market presence and service offerings. Successful bidders, like CABS, demonstrate the potential profitability and strategic advantage of securing such contracts with local government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-12-01 09:00 - QIP400 Mildenhall to ReConnect, Bury St Edmunds and Community Praxis, Ipswich - 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. Mildenhall to ReConnect, Bury St Edmunds and Community Praxis, Ipswich. 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 09:00 Monday 1st December 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 28th December 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9318b11-72d2-4eba-9328-4caeace6e40e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c21a98a-b5ff-4828-aaf1-f0a7474a5786
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
£16,969 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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