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QOC341 09:00 2025-07-18 Martlesham & Kesgrave, Suffolk to Gretton School, Cambridge - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Jul 2025 at 06:56

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process to award a contract for passenger transport services. This tender, identified by the title "QOC341 09:00 2025-07-18 Martlesham & Kesgrave, Suffolk to Gretton School, Cambridge - AWARD", falls under the transport services category (industry code: 60000000). The procurement process was conducted via a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract has been awarded to Shazzad Ullah Ullah t/a Easy Cabs East Anglia Limited and spans from 3 September 2025 to 31 July 2028, with the possibility of extension until 2030. This public procurement process reached the award stage on 18 July 2025 with an award value of £217,740.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for transport service providers interested in public sector contracts, particularly those based in or near Suffolk and interested in expanding their operations regionally. Businesses capable of delivering reliable and efficient passenger transport services could considerably benefit from this contract given its extended duration and value. However, since it is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transportation firms or those with the capacity to handle substantial service demands may find this procurement especially valuable. The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport's role as the buying authority underscores its commitment to sourcing high-quality transport solutions for public needs.

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Notice Title

QOC341 09:00 2025-07-18 Martlesham & Kesgrave, Suffolk to Gretton School, Cambridge - 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. QOC341 09:00 2025-07-18 Martlesham & Kesgrave, Suffolk to Gretton School, Cambridge 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 2025-07-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-15 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6966f85-b300-4b63-8629-cc5e643f2901
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90687b97-971b-4d0d-a997-c9ed8b6432e9
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
£217,740 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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

SHAZZAD ULLAH ULLAH T/A EASY CABS EAST ANGLIA

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