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QSC214 09:00 2025-10-24 Ipswich, Suffolk to The Ryes College & Community, Assington, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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24 Oct 2025 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves a contract for transport services, specifically titled "QSC214 09:00 2025-10-24 Ipswich, Suffolk to The Ryes College & Community, Assington, Suffolk." This procurement falls under the 'services' category with a CPV classification of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)." The process, which has reached the award stage, culminated on 24th October 2025. The contract is set to commence on 3rd November 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030. Located in Suffolk, this procurement utilised a dynamic purchasing system without a specified procurement method, and it was handled by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport from Ipswich, UK.

For businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of handling public sector contracts, this tender offers significant growth opportunities. The awarded contract, valued at £83,755.8, was won by IP Express Cabs, highlighting the potential for similar enterprises to engage in government transportation contracts. While the current award indicates that no preference for SMEs or VCSEs was specified, companies with robust capabilities in delivering reliable transport services across different regions, including British Oversea Territories and Europe, are well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC214 09:00 2025-10-24 Ipswich, Suffolk to The Ryes College & Community, Assington, Suffolk - 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. QSC214 09:00 2025-10-24 Ipswich, Suffolk to The Ryes College & Community, Assington, Suffolk 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 2025-10-24. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-10-23 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c983ad02-91c8-42a4-9548-197f88815ebc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067e7810-c3d3-4a1c-9db0-d590b1d3ebab
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
£83,755 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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

IP EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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