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AIP009 0900 2025-01-29 East Bergholt to Headway, EPSILON HOUSE 1-10, EPSILON TERRACE, WEST ROAD, IP3 9FJ (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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30 Jan 2025 at 07:48

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a public procurement process titled "AIP009 0900 2025-01-29 East Bergholt to Headway, EPSILON HOUSE 1-10, EPSILON TERRACE, WEST ROAD, IP3 9FJ (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD". This tender falls under the category of Transport services (excluding waste transport) and is aimed at providing passenger transport services. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract set to start on 5th February 2025 and end on 31st January 2030. The procurement process culminated with the contract award to Cabs Smart on 29th January 2025, at a value of £43,534.40. The services will be provided across the East of England, particularly between East Bergholt and Headway, Ipswich. Key deadlines included the submission of tenders by 29th January 2025 and clarification questions due by 27th January 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the passenger transport sector, especially those capable of providing reliable transportation services with the required 4-seater vehicle. It is an excellent opportunity for established transport providers like Cabs Smart, which has already been awarded the contract. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those that can ensure consistent and efficient transport services while adhering to the specified contract period and requirements. Although not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger transportation companies with sufficient resources and experience in similar contracts would find this procurement beneficial for long-term growth and regional market presence.

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Notice Title

AIP009 0900 2025-01-29 East Bergholt to Headway, EPSILON HOUSE 1-10, EPSILON TERRACE, WEST ROAD, IP3 9FJ (4-seater 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. AIP009 0900 2025-01-29 East Bergholt to Headway, EPSILON HOUSE 1-10, EPSILON TERRACE, WEST ROAD, IP3 9FJ (4-seater 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 2025-01-29 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-01-27 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2031-01-31.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c85a988d-0016-4693-b971-6b105c52dfdf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664742c4-14fd-442a-998d-503ebfe2a398
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
£43,534 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 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

CABS SMART

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