Award

2025-12-24 09:00 - QBE339 Great Cornard to Pushforward, Rougham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

24 Dec 2025 at 11:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services from Great Cornard to Pushforward, Rougham. The procurement process, identified under the title "QBE339 Great Cornard to Pushforward, Rougham - AWARD", falls within the transport services category, excluding waste transport. The tender stage is complete as of December 24, 2025, with the award being published on the same date. This contract was part of a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System announced in 2018. The contract period is set to run from January 6, 2026, to July 31, 2026.

This procurement offers potential opportunities for businesses engaged in the passenger transport industry. Although the tender does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities in providing transport services on stipulated routes could benefit, particularly those capable of operating within the regions around Suffolk and the broader United Kingdom. The value of the contract awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd totals £4,511.36, indicating the scale and scope of operations expected. This award presents an example of opportunities within the transport sector available through local government procurement processes, suitable for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in public sector transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-12-24 09:00 - QBE339 Great Cornard to Pushforward, Rougham - 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. Great Cornard to Pushforward, Rougham. 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 Wednesday 24th December 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 22nd December 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c79b2274-557f-4ddf-b2ec-5e08f11ea20c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f69b3e63-f43a-4f2e-8cce-b2d9f5e59f2e
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
£4,511 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 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
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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