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QIP275 2025-08-15 1500 Knodishall - Include, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Aug 2025 at 06:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for the contract titled "QIP275 2025-08-15 1500 Knodishall - Include, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)." This procurement process involves securing passenger transport services within Ipswich, under the broader category of Transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement was conducted through a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System with reference to OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The process reached conclusion on 16th August 2025, with a contract period starting on 3rd September 2025 and ending on 31st July 2027. The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport served as the buying organisation, located on Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those prepared to offer small vehicle transport solutions tailored to specific routes. Enterprises such as taxi services, private hire transportation firms, and small fleet operators would find this contract beneficial, potentially leading to stable revenue over a two-year period. Although the procurement process did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, providers with a robust service capability and competitive pricing were well-placed to benefit. IP Express Cabs, based in Ipswich, successfully secured the contract, reflecting the competitive nature of this opportunity in the local transport industry.

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Notice Title

QIP275 2025-08-15 1500 Knodishall - Include, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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. QIP275 2025-08-15 1500 Knodishall - Include, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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 2025-08-15 1500. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-08-15 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfe5c385-f331-4806-80d2-5816662492c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2954b594-a837-4212-a7d3-a37581cdee37
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
£35,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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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

IP EXPRESS CABS

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